Not Everyone Supported the American Cause Within the Colonies

question 42

Essay

Not everyone supported the American cause within the colonies. Explain who supported independence and who did not. Be sure to include Indians and a discussion about how socioeconomic standing, race, religion, and gender affected an individual's support for or opposition to independence. Why did the other regions of the British Empire, such as Canada, the Caribbean islands, and Florida, not also rebel and seek independence?

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Definitions:

Young Female

A girl or young woman in her late childhood to teenage years, experiencing significant developmental, emotional, and physical changes.

Straight

Often used to describe heterosexual individuals, but can also refer to clarity or directness in context.

Sexually Attracted

A state where an individual feels romantic or physical desire towards another person.

Young Women

Typically refers to females in their late teens to late 20s, a period often associated with significant personal and professional growth.