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.
Not every colonist believed that the conflict with Britain was a good idea.

3. In this corner . . . Red Coats = Loyalists
remained loyal to the king of England.
Also known as “Tories”

4. Why be Loyal?
Loyalists argued that Britain had taken care of the colonies both financially and militarily.
French and Indian War was an example

5. How many were there? About 30% of the colonists were Loyalists.
New York was primarily Loyalists

6. And in this corner . . . Blue Coats = Patriots
Rebelled against the British
Loyalists called them “Rebels.”

7. Examples of famous Patriots
Samuel Adams, leader of the Sons of Liberty
Patrick Henry, “Give me liberty or give me death”
Thomas Paine, author of “Common Sense”
George Washington, commander of the Continental Army
Thomas Jefferson, main author of the Declaration of Independence

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

9. How many Patriots? Only about 40% of the colonists were Patriots.
They were the majority in New England

10. And on the sidelines . . .
Neutralists wanted to did not want to take sides