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PATRIOTS & LOYALISTS
British taxes and the presence of soldiers caused Americans in the 13 colonies to become divided in their feelings toward Great Britain. About 1/3 of the colonists wanted independence. They wanted to break away from Great Britain and form a new country. Many of these colonists were involved with the Sons and daughters of Liberty, groups that were created to protest British policies. Those who supported a revolution were called Patriots.
Another 1/3 of the colonists supported England. They wanted to remain English and loyal to King George III of England. They called themselves Loyalists or Tories.
That left about 1/3 of the colonists who did not take sides and remained neutral.
During the lesson, ask yourself the following questions:
Another 1/3 of the colonists supported England. They wanted to remain English and loyal to King George III of England. They called themselves Loyalists or Tories.
That left about 1/3 of the colonists who did not take sides and remained neutral.
During the lesson, ask yourself the following questions:
- Why would a colonist choose to become a patriot, loyalist or remain neutral?
- What characteristics might each type of colonist have?
- Which do you think that you would have been?
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