02730cam a22003613u 4500 24658 UtSlPG 20260610133550.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E186 E201 Ryerson, Egerton, 1803-1882 The loyalists of America and their times Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-20 Produced by Jason Isbell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Loyalists of America and Their Times: From 1620 to 1816, Vol. 2 of 2" by Egerton Ryerson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume examines the experiences and challenges faced by Loyalists during the American Revolutionary period, as well as the broader sociopolitical dynamics between the colonies and Great Britain. The narrative likely delves into themes of loyalty, governance, and the consequences of allegiance during a time of upheaval, revealing the complexities of American identity. The opening of the text introduces the key developments in the American Revolution following the Declaration of Independence, particularly focusing on the failed alliance between Congress and France. Ryerson notes the British government’s attempts at reconciliation that ultimately faltered, despite significant legislative changes aimed at addressing colonial grievances. The chapter outlines the tensions arising from the Loyalists' position and the radical shift in public sentiment within Congress, which rejected any offers of negotiated peace with the British, preferring instead to pursue independence with alignments to France. This sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts and decisions that shaped the fate of both Loyalists and revolutionaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 United States -- History -- War of 1812 United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 American loyalists Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- To 1775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24658 65659 65659