Patriot or Loyalist?

rich landowners, people appointed by the king, and religious leaders

• Patriot

• Loyalist

"It's our duty to make sure the colonists obey the laws."

• Loyalist

• Patriot

"The King's power comes from God, so it is wrong to oppose or go against the King."

• Patriot

• Loyalist

"The colonists can't govern themselves. They need the king to guide them."

• Patriot

• Loyalist

"Colonists shouldn't expect to be treated the same as those British citizens living in England."

• Patriot

• Loyalist

"We should be tougher and show the colonists who is boss and who is in charge."

• Loyalist

• Patriot

"If the colonists aren't careful, they may start a war."

• Loyalist

• Patriot

"Great Britain started the colonies, so the colonists should obey."

• Patriot

• Loyalist

"Fighting the King makes you a traitor. Colonists should obey."

• Loyalist

• Patriot

"Fighting for independence will hurt the economy. Colonists will have less money and will suffer."

• Loyalist

• Patriot