Patriots and Loyalists

What did Patriots want?

• Dependence on Britain

• Independence from Britain

What did the Magna Carta say?

• the king does not need to obey the laws

• laws should be based on the consent of the governed

• everyone must obey the law, including the king

Who were the patriots inspired by?

• Lil Jon

• John Locke

• John Wick

What did John Locke believe?

• People have basic rights to life, liberty, and property.

  
  

  The idea that government should be based on the consent (permission) of the governed.

• People do not have basic rights to life, libery and property.

  
  

  The idea that government should be based on consent (permission) of the governed is a scam.

• All people should follows the laws, including the king

Where did most Patriots live?

• Southern colonies

• New York City

• Massachusetts

What jobs/ roles did most Loyalists have?

• landowners

• priests (clergymen)

• people with close relationships to Britain

What did Loyalists want?

• war

• peace

What happened to Loyalists during the American Revolution?

• They were being fed grapes in their large mansions

• They were brutally attacked and killed. Their property was destroyed or stolen.