Patriots VS Loyalists 8.4b- Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the American Revolution, including Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Samuel Adams 8.16a- Identify the influence of ideas from historic documents 8.30b- Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference that influenced the participants VS
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Patriots VS Loyalists
8.4b- Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the American Revolution, including Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Samuel Adams8.16a- Identify the influence of ideas from historic documents8.30b- Identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference that influenced the participants
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Historical Truism . . .• In every conflict, there are at least two opposing
sides. • In the 13 colonies, this statement was also true.• Not every colonist believed that the conflict with
Britain was a good idea.
In this corner . . .• Wearing red trunks,
are the LOYALISTS.• The Loyalists were
people who remained loyal to the king of England.
• Loyalists were also referred to as “Tories” by their opponents (I guess this was an insult?)
Why be Loyal?• Loyalists argued that Britain had taken care of
the colonies both financially and militarily. • They pointed to the French and Indian War as
a prime example.
How many were there?• It is estimated that about 30% of the colonists
were Loyalists.• They were the minority in some places, but in
colonies like New York, they were the majority.
And in this corner . . .• Wearing blue trunks, are
the PATRIOTS!• Patriots were those who
rebelled against the British
• Loyalists called them “Rebels.”
Examples of famous Patriots
Samuel Adams, leader of the Sons of Liberty
Thomas Paine, author of “Common Sense”
Thomas Jefferson, main author of the Declaration
of Independence
Patrick Henry, “Give me liberty or give me death”
George Washington, commander of the Continental Army
Why hate on England?
The Proclamation of 1763
The Stamp Act
The Sugar Act
The Townshend Acts
The Tea Act
How many Patriots?• Only about 40% of the colonists were Patriots.• They were the majority in New England
(especially Massacheusettes.) Now you know why the New England Patriots play in Boston.
And on the sidelines . . .• Some people simply
wanted to stay out of the whole mess.
• These people were called Neutralists, since they were neutral in the conflict.