True.
Actually, Washington and his revolutionaries were viewed as domestic terrorists by many of the colonials.
The local farmers and merchants were forced to house and supply the British troops, and ensure their safe passage through their towns and ports.
As a result, Washington’s strategic attacks on the British often involved burning out the colonial farms, warehouses, factories, bridges and ports.
I’m sure a lot of the time the farmers and merchants weren’t sure which side was worse.
Of course, the colonials were a lot better off as a result of the American Revolution, but until Washington prevailed, he was quite unpopular in many quarters.
We’re getting dangerously close to labeling the founders terrorists. LOL
But seriously, the dichotomy of the region is demonstrated even then. Boston was at once a hotbed of Patriot fervor and Loyalists.
Good history lesson though!