Loyalist or Patriot

Several _______'s joined the British military simply because of their loyalty to King George. They would forever be loyal to the Crown.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Because of Great Britain’s defeat of the French and the Indians in the French and Indian War, _______'s supported King George. They knew that with his strong military, they would remain safe.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The _______s believed that King George had the right to rule the colonies and that he was fair.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

_______s did not mind paying taxes. In fact, they continued to drink tea throughout the war and buy products from Great Britain. They even had a secret code in order to identify with other _______.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

_______s were friends of the government, and they believed that the taxes and laws were fair.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

_______s realized that paying taxes helped to pay for the French and Indian War. They remained loyal to Great Britain and paying taxes because they believed that paying taxes helped to keep them safe.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

_______s believed that they would be better in regards to their freedom under British rule. They felt that a government run by rich Patriots would be worse. Several _______s joined the British army in order to keep their freedom.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

________s were extremely supportive and loyal to Great Britain. During the war, the _______s were the eyes and ears for Great Britain since they knew the land. They provided important information and gave them supplies like food, shelter, and local supplies.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

_______s appreciated the freedom that they were already accustomed to. Most of them were peaceful and had to leave their “freedom” behind because they were subject to the _______s’ ridicule. Much of their property was vandalized and looted, and they face constant backlash from the Patriots.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

The _______s did not believe that King George was fair. They protested and wanted him to know that they would not pay taxes without any representation.

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9