1. Virtual Representation
Lesson Topic
Loyalists vs. Patriots
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King
Key Concepts
Loyalists
Patriots
Pennsylvania
Royalists
Tories
Virtual Representation

2. The Sides Are Chosen
 How might your allegiance during the Revolution play a role in your social status?
 How might it effect the way you’re treated during and after the conflict?

3. Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain
Often referred to as Tories, Royalists, or King's Men by the Patriots
Historians estimate that 15% to 20% of the white population were Loyalists
Many fled the country at the start of the revolution
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King.

4. Who were loyalists? Big Idea They were older
Many were merchants and wealthy land owners
Active in the Church of England
Pennsylvania Dutch were loyalists
Feared royal land grants would be in danger
Due to idea of a republican form of government
About100,000 loyalists left the country after the revolution
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King.

5. Loyalists Demographics
Dutch colonists tended to be largely loyalists
Patriots outnumbered loyalists throughout the colonies
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King.

6. Patriots Big Idea Many different backgrounds
Many were highly educated and wealthy
Majority were ordinary men and women
Farmers, mechanics, homemakers, and shopkeepers
Middle and lower classes didn’t like economic situation
Due to British taxation
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King.

7. Views of the Patriots Big Idea Believed British taxes were not "legal“
Colonists were not directly represented in Parliament
British believed in "virtual representation”
All members of Parliament represent the interests of all the citizens of the British empire
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King.

8. Perception of Patriots
Popular image of the Patriot
Patriot Call To Arms
Big Idea
Two groups emerged, those that supported independence and those that supported the King.

9. People have rights government can’t take away, like property
A strong unified British Empire is good for all
Loyalists
Patriots
Colonists are British subjects and should obey British law
Taxation takes away property (i.e. money & goods)
Colonists don’t have voice in Parliament, so they can’t tax colonies (No taxation without representation)
Taxes are due to French & Indian War which was fought to protect colonies
American colonies would be weak without Britain
There’s no way colonies could ever be represented – Parliament’s too far
Colonies profit from trade with England
Many colonists fought in the French & Indian War (we’ve done our part)
Colonies are too far away from England to have representation in Parliament, its just not practical
British personnel are causing violence, riots, and death (Boston Massacre & Tea Party)