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To: G.Mason
What were the numbers of supporters in the American Revolution?

Less than half.

I once read that 10% of the population were active participants in the American Revolution.

It might have been the book 1776 by David McCoughlan, an interesting read.

27 posted on 06/14/2008 6:55:29 AM PDT by TYVets (The Clinton Legacy the Daily Soap Opera Continues)
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To: TYVets
" ... I once read that 10% of the population were active participants in the American Revolution ..."


Right you are. Most sat on the sidelines, and many were loyalists. (British sympathizers)


" ... Loyalists were numerous and included small farmers as well as large landowners, royal officeholders, and members of the professions; they were to be found in varying strength in every colony. A large part of the population was more or less neutral, swaying to this side or that or else remaining inert in the struggle, which was to some extent a civil war. So it was to remain to the end ...

From here

31 posted on 06/14/2008 7:19:34 AM PDT by G.Mason (Duty, Honor, Country)
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