Patriots vs Loyalists

Front

This group was afraid that if the king was removed the colonies would be left with a tyrant. Options: Patriots, Loyalists

Back

Loyalists

Front

This group claimed that the king was a tyrant. Options: Patriots, Loyalists

Back

Patriots

Front

This group was afraid of losing military protection from Great Britain.

Back

Loyalists

Front

This group did NOT question the government's authority to tax them.

Back

Loyalists

Front

This group argued there should be "no taxation without representation".

Back

Patriots

Front

This group was loyal to the king.

Back

Loyalists

Front

This group wanted to separate from the British Empire.

Back

Patriots

Front

This group believed that a representative government would be better than a monarchy.

Back

Patriots

Front

This group believed that the king and Parliament did Not have the authority to tax the colonies.

Back

Patriots

Front

This group believed was afraid of losing all the benefits of being part of the British Empire.

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Loyalists