Patriots vs. Loyalists

What was the name given to the group of colonists who wanted complete independence from Britain:

• The Loyalists

• The Patriots

What was the name given to the group of colonists who opposed independence from Britain?

• The Patriots

• The Loyalists

Which of these might say "The British don't treat us fairly!"?

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Which of these might say "No taxation without representation!"?

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Believed the 13 colonies should become a free country.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Dumped boxes of English tea into Boston Harbor.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Believed that colonists should allow British soldiers to live in colonists homes.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Protested the tea tax and Stamp Act created by the King of England.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Remained loyal to the King of England during the Revolutionary War.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Believed the king had a right to make money from colonial taxes.

• Patriots

• Loyalists