What reasons did some of the colonists give for not supporting the revolution?

The colonies needed the protection of British troops

The cost of independence would be too high in human lives

England could not be defeated

Explanation:

The colonists thought they needed protection from the British troops during the Revolution, but later realized they did not.

They thought that being independent would cost to much and not be "worth it"

The colonists believed that England would win and there was no point in trying to fight so they did not support the Revolution

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