1. Patriot: American colonists who supported
independence from England
Loyalist: American colonists who remained loyal to the
British King
Neutral: American colonists who did not pick a side

2. Patriots
Loyalists
A strong unified British Empire benefits all colonists
Unfair laws:
Quartering Act, Proclamation of 1763
American colonists
Taxes are necessary to pay for the French and Indian War
Taxes unfair without representation
Tried to convince other side to join
Representation impossible because Parliament is too far away
Colonies profit from trade with England