Question

Why were the Loyalists forced to sit on lumps of coal (in the American civil war)?

Answer 1

There were no Loyalists in the American Civil War, there were only Loyalists in the American Revolutionary War, unless you mean Southern Loyalists?

Answer 2

I meant war of Independence

Answer 3

It was just a simple act of torture against the Loyalists, who were being punished for their political beliefs.

Answer 4

Okay thanks