During the Revolutionary War, what was a neutral person?
1 Answer
A neutral person was an individual who favored neither the revolutionaries nor the Loyalists.
Explanation:
Loyalists were the ones who favored the English crown whereas the Revolutionaries favored the independence of the colonies and the establishment of a republic. Neutrals were neither of them.
According to John Adams, there were one third of each in American society.
Helpful links...
- New Jersey was a neutral state during the Revolution.
- Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? You Decide ( compare/contrast )
