American Revolution

[Liizzzz]

Many colonists needed to be convinced of two things before fully committing to the American Revolution. They had to believe that the cause was appropriate and that there was a good probability of success. How did the revolutionary leaders accomplish these two tasks?

[boxtops]

Have you googled? We tend not to do homework on here.

[jno]

don't forget that many colonists didn't join in but remained loyal, so clearly some weren't convinced of either element.

[hessian]

jno is correct. A myth has developed that ALL Americans were for independence whereas there were many Loyalist Regiments and Militia companies that fought alongside British and Hessian troops. There were also those who just kept their head down and awaited the final result. The Loyalists suffered finally in losing everything- many went to Nova Scotia, England and the West Indies. It has been said that the Duke of Westminster was asked in recent years if he would sell the freehold of the US Embassy in London. He replied that he would do so when the USA compensated him for his confiscated Virginian estates.