Patriot vs. Loyalist

Patriot vs. Loyalist

The Revolutionary War split the people of the 13 colonies into 2 groups: the loyalists and the patriots.

What was a patriot?

• People who wanted the 13 colonies to gain their independence from Britain.

• Wanted their own country called the Unitd States.

Why did people become patriots?

• Felt they weren't being treated fairly by the British

• They were being taxed without representation

• Patriots wanted to fight for freedom from Britain

Multiple Choice

What were the people called who wanted freedom from Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• allies

Who were famous patriots?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Ben Franklin

Multiple Choice

Who was a famous Patriot?

• Ben Franklin

• William Braddock

• Peter Minuit

• Chief Lenape

What was a loyalist?

People who lived in the 13 colonies who wanted to remain British citizens. They SUPPORTED the King.

Why did some people remain loyal to Britain?

• Felt their lives would be better if they remained under British rule

• Some were afraid to go against the British army.

• Others were trading with Britain and didn't want to ruin their relationship with Britain.

Famous Loyalists

• Benedict Arnold = general in the Continental Army who fought for the British

• Thomas Hutchinson = governor of Massachusetts colony

Multiple Choice

What is a loyalist?

• Someone who is against the rule of Britain

• Someone who is loyal to Britain

What happened to loyalists during the war?

Life became increasingly difficult during the war. Loyalists who lived in areas controlled by the patriots were in constant danger. Many of them lost their homes and businesses.

Some left the colonies and moved back to Britain. Others, joined the British army.

Open Ended

Was life easy or hard for the loyalists? Why?

What happened to the loyalists after the war?

• Many moved back to Great Britain.

• Many lost their fortunes and wealth

• The U.S. wanted the loyalists to stay because they felt they could use their education and skills, but not many did stay.

Fun Facts about Patriots

• AKA: Sons of Liberty, Rebels, Whigs, and Colonials

• Members of Sons of Liberty wore a medal with a picture of a tree on it.

• Patriot towns created juries of men called "Committees of Safety." The juries would protect people passing through Patriot Land during the war.

Open Ended

What's one fact you learned about Patriots?

Fun Facts about Loyalists

• AKA: Tories, Royalists, and the King's Friends

• Many lived in New York City. It was known as the Tory Capital of America.

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What is one fact you learned about loyalists?

Although there were Patriots and Loyalists, not everyone picked a side.

Many people tried to remain neutral, so they could avoid conflict and war.