Loyalist or Patriot?

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Supporter of colonial independence from England

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Patriot

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A person who wished to remain a British colony and supported the King.

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Loyalist

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"Give me liberty or give me death!"

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Patriot

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"No taxation without representation!" This person is a...

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Patriot

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"My family has benefited from trade with England. Independence would make me lose money!"

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Loyalist

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Believed the 13 colonies should be free.

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Patriots

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Wrote the Declaration of Independence.

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Patriots

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Created the Continental Congress to lead the colonies.

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Patriots

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Business interests in England made it vital to their economy.

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Loyalists

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Afraid to oppose the king's power.

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Loyalists