Loyalists vs. Patriots

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Loyalists vs. Patriots
Who is who in this War????
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Loyalists- Who are they?

• Americans who felt a deep loyalty, ____________,
  to Great Britain.
• Felt they were faithful subjects of the king.
• Shocked that fellow Colonists would want to fight
  against their home land and British troops.

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Why be a Loyalist?

• Felt Britain protected them from other nations.
• Trade with Britain opened trade with other
  countries.

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Patriots- Who are they?

• Americans who believed that the colonies had the
  right to govern themselves.
• Also known as the group that joined and supported
  the rebels. (those people going against the king)

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Why be a Patriot?

• Wanted to control how they were being taxed.
• Felt that the King of Britain was not listening
  to their desires, needs.