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1775
  • June. Second Continental Congress declares all loyalists traitors.

  • Mohawk leader Joseph Brant travels to England to pledge support for British side.

1776
  • In New York City, loyalists sign “Declaration of Dependence.”

1777
  • British Parliament suspends habeas corpus.

1778
  • Colonial committees of public safety fix prices on essential commodities.

1780
  • Philadelphia Ladies Association raises money for soldiers.