1. To Rebel or Not to Rebel... Do Now Question:
Did everyone in the British colonies support the American Revolution?
or...
Would you have supported the American Revolution?
Why or why not?

2. To Rebel or Not to Rebel...
Patriots
Loyalists
vs.

3. Who Were Patriots? What demographics were usually patriots? Merchants
Workers in cities
Non-British immigrants

4. Who Were Loyalists? What demographics were usually loyalists?
People appointed (hired) by the King
Farmers in rural areas
Native Americans

5. City vs. Country
People living in cities were more likely to be Patriots, while people living in the country were more likely to be Loyalists.
This split between City and Country continues...
Civil War: Urban North vs. the Rural/Agricultural South
Post WW II: Cities tend to be more “blue” (Democratic), Country tends to be more “red” (Republican)

6. Classwork Assignment
Create a historical head of either a Patriot or a Loyalist.
Include 4 illustrations
Include a caption for each illustration
Think about: Why would a person be a loyalist/patriot?
Hand this in on the way out!