Reaction of Loyalist Colonists
They started to realize that finally, action had been taken into hands to declare independence
Were frightened of being abused and harassed by patriotic peers since Tories had been persecuted by Patriots, especially radical groups like the Sons of Liberty
Outraged when radical Patriots tried to take away their rights
Rebelled even more against colonists who supported declaring independence
Decided to take the side of Britain's army, helping them providing food and shelter for the soldiers
Immediately sought protection from Britain