1. Patriots VS Loyalists VS
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

2. 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.

3. 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?)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. And in this corner . . . Wearing blue trunks, are the PATRIOTS!
Patriots were those who rebelled against the British
Loyalists called them “Rebels.”

7. George Washington Commander of the Continental Army
Eventual 1st president of the United States

8. Thomas Jefferson Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
First Secretary of State
3rd President of the U.S.

9. Leader of the Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
Leader of the Sons of Liberty

10. Checking for Understanding
I am the first Democratic-Republican President.
I purchased the Louisiana Territory.
I am primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
I am the 3rd president of the United States.
Who am I?
Thomas Jefferson

11. Thomas Paine Author of Common Sense and the series Crisis.
His writings inspired Americans to fight the British

12. Benjamin Franklin Wrote the Albany Plan of Union
World renown “scientist”
Convinced the French to help the Americans in the Revolution

13. Checking for Understanding
• Immigrated to North America • Became a Revolutionary writer and philosopher • Wrote the influential pamphlet “Common Sense” • Wrote a series of essays titled Crisis • Supported the French Revolution
Which prominent Revolutionary figure is described above? A. Samuel Adams B. Thomas Paine C. Patrick Henry D. Benjamin Franklin

14. Patrick Henry
Delivered the famous “Give me liberty, or give me Death” speech.

15. John Adams
Diplomat in France and The Netherlands
Revised Declaration of Independence
1st Vice-President
2nd President
Marquis de Lafayette
French aristocrat and general under George Washington
Would later be a leader in the French Revolution

16. King George III
British King during the American Revolution

17. Checking for Understanding
I am a French aristocrat.
I am a general of the Continental army serving under George Washington.
I lead the French Revolution.
Who Am I?
Marquis de Lafayette

18. Why hate on England? The Sugar Act The Stamp Act
The Proclamation of 1763
The Townshend Acts
The Tea Act

19. 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.

20. 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.