33. The American Revolution Had Widespread Colonial Support
It’s a common myth that most colonists supported the American Revolution from the start. In reality, colonial society was divided: a significant portion of the population remained loyal to Britain, while many others tried to stay neutral. Estimates suggest that only about a third of colonists actively supported independence, with another third loyal to the Crown and the rest indifferent or undecided. The fight for independence was as much a civil conflict among colonists as it was a war against Britain.
