Question

What was the main reason Loyalists opposed independence from Britain?

Answer 1

Answer:

because they used to have all the benefits during their reign.

Answer 2

Answer:

Loyalists wanted to pursue peaceful forms of protest because they believed that violence would give rise to mob rule or tyranny. They also believed that independence would mean the loss of economic benefits derived from membership in the British mercantile system. Loyalists came from all walks of life.