Loyalists and Patriots

Loyalists, making up about 20% of colonial Americans, faced significant challenges during and after the war, with many becoming refugees. While some women briefly gained the right to vote in New Jersey, the broader struggle for women's suffrage was just beginning, highlighting a stark contrast to the political landscape dominated by patriots. These patriots, including figures like Washington and Hamilton, emerged victorious, yet found themselves navigating the complexities of establishing a new nation without a clear direction.