The American Revolution by Ms. Vaca

TP: Good historians find the differences and similarities between the Loyalists and the Patriots in a reading handout on the American Revolution.

July 4, 1776The Declaration of Independence 1775The Second Continental Congress meeting 1775 The Battles of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts 1774 The First Continental Congress meeting 1774 In Intolerable Act 1773 The Boston Tea Party 1773 The Tea Act 1767 The Townshend Act 1765 The Stamp Act 1764 The Sugar Act 1754 The French Indian war Events that lead to the American Revolution

A Revolutionary Decision The Continental ArmyKing George III Patriot or Loyalist?

Who were the loyalists and patriots during the American Revolution? The Loyalists were the people who obeyed and supported the British government. The Patriots were the people against the British government and wanted their independence from England.

TP: Good historians find the differences and similarities between the Loyalists and the Patriots in a reading handout on the American Revolution.

Who were the Patriots? In the beginning, the Patriots were the people in the colonies who wanted England to remove taxes. But soon the word “liberty” was being heard. The Patriots no longer wanted to be “British Americans” – they just wanted to be “Americans.” They supported the Continental Congress as a way to rule themselves as the “United Colonies.”

Patriots were known by many names including “Rebels,” “Liberty Boys,” “Sons (or Daughters) of Liberty,” “Colonials,” and “Whigs.” About one-third of the people living in the thirteen colonies were Patriots.

Compare and contrast Loyalists and Patriots. Write 5 or more differences for each, and two similarities for both. For the similarities you will have to infer. Read and search in your reading handout to complete the Venn diagram.