The Influence Of Loyalism In America
The opposing views from patriot leaders were that Britain only protected the Americas for it 's own benefit not that of the country itself, and the fear that Britains enemy 's could one day be their own(Paine, 1776). Loyalists did not see the same worry as Britain had defended the Americas successfully many times before. After removing french and Indian controlled areas ,allowing expansion of the colonies westward providing more land to the colonists(Hewitt & Lawson, 2016)
Loyalists did not want bloodshed and the destruction that was inevitable in war. The fear of British repercussions and punishments for the rebellion and minimal chance of defeating such a large military force weighed heavily on loyalists, as did the looming threat of loss of property and livelihood. Inglis statement " My most ardent wish - next to future happiness - is to see tranquility restored to America - our