Loyalists vs Patriots

Important Take Away:

• Not everyone wanted to be free from England. Some wanted to stay. The colonists were divided.

Key Words:

• Loyalists: Not everyone who lived in the American colonies wanted to break away from the British. There were many people who wanted to stay part of Britain and remain British citizens. These people were called loyalists.
• Patriots: Patriots were people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain. They wanted their own country called the United States.
• Fence sitters: {predict the definition for this word - then look it up} check your answer with Mr. Hull

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• Which group was largest?
• How did loyalists try to convince people to join their cause?

Are you still unclear about this situation?

• Watch the video only from this page "British Loyalists vs. American Patriots During the American Revolution."

Test your knowledge:

• While using this page Duckster's American Revolution "Patriots and Loyalists" take the quiz here.
• Show your results to Mr. Hull.