Question

Why were Loyalists treated so harshly by supporters of the Patriot cause?

Answer 1

Because Loyalists were people who were very loyal to Britain.

Explanation:

In my history textbook, it says, "Patriots were Americans who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves. Loyalists were Americans who felt a deep loyalty to Great Britain." It also says, "The United States agreed to return all rights and and property taken from Loyalists during the war. Many Loyalists did not trust the treaty's promise of fair treatment - and for good reason. During the war, Loyalists had been badly treated by Patriots. More than 80,000 black and white Loyalists left the United States to settle in British Canada."