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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Merchants and businessowners

"The laws are unfair."

"Colonists should have more say in making laws."

"If we have more freedom, everyone will have more opportunity to get rich!"

"We can't trust the British government."

"We have the ability to govern and rule ourselves."

"Taxes are too high and our wages are too low. We can't afford anything we need!"

"British goods are too expensive. We can't afford things that we need."

"Colonists should be able to pick their own governors. We don't need the King to choose for us!"