Chapter 6

       In chapter 6, the thing that made the most impression on me was how the loyalist thought they were obligated to stay loyal to the king. If they did not continue to defend the king, they though they are going to sacrifice their own honor. It was surprising that the issue of separating from Britain could mean that their honor was at stake.  I think it is hard for me to image that this could become a personal thing. Although it does make sense that these loyalists would be hesitant to support something other than what the king has told them to. It is what they have always have known. These colonist always had a monarchy and to diverge away from that scares them. As expected, by 1776, these loyalist are the elites that can not make up their mind about rebelling against whom have given their riches. I think they must of thought: is my way of life going change if all ally with the Whigs? If I ally with the other side, what are people going to think of me back home? Being part of the elites has done me well so far, is it worth fighting for independence?

       Even when the British finally recognized America as a separate country, the price that both sides had to pay was unbelievable. No matter what color they were, 5% of them died while fighting for independence. Thousands of natives, slaves, and even loyalist were even put into exile. However, the biggest question of all, is how the colonist will develop a new government, different from the one that they were freed from.