What Did Neutralists Believe?

What did the Neutralists believe during the American Revolution? Neutralists were those who either didn't want to fight, lived too far away to fight, or believed in both Loyalist and Patriot principles.

What did the neutrals want?

The colonists who favored independence from Great Britain were called Patriots. Those who wished to remain tied to Great Britain as Colonies were called Loyalists. Americans who embraced both beliefs and could not choose a side were called Neutrals.

What were the beliefs of the Patriots?

Patriots wanted the Thirteen colonies to gain independence from Britain. They wanted to create their own laws and to form the United States of America. The Patriots wanted freedom from British rule because they didn't think they were treated well.