(04-20-2015, 02:16 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote: America declared independence, which was essentially bloodless, and then was promptly invaded by a foreign power.I just want to note that I think both of these assertions are entirely incorrect... :-X
(To clarify, there were large numbers of loyalists, but they're better treated as volunteers signing on with the british cause and british army. Loyalist regiments did not organize, and act of their own accord.)
Edit: Here's an example of just one such Loyalist Regiment.
Modern Canada was essentially founded by Loyalists fleeing newly independent American and potential retribution.
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