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Title: Patriot%20or%20Loyalist?

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Patriot or Loyalist?

During the American Revolution, most American
colonists had to decide to support the War for
Independence or remain loyal to the British and
King George III.

2
Patriot (or Rebels)

Minority Movement 30-40
Younger
Felt recent British laws on violated their rights
as British citizens (e.g. taxing without consent,
quartering soldiers in citizens homes, and
denying colonists the right to a trial, trade
restrictions).
Many live in the New England Colonies, especially
Massachusetts
Most numerous in Presbyterian Congregationalist
areas

3
Loyalists tended to be

High number of Loyalists in New York City, Quaker
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and in the Southern
Colonies (Charleston).
Least numerous in New England
Many agreed that the American colonists had
suffered at the hands of the British but the
Loyalists hoped that a peaceful reconciliation
with British government was possible.
Most numerous where the Anglican Church (Church
of England) was strongest- taught to obey the king

5
Various Reasons for Choosing Sides

The Iroquois Confederation had a working
relationship with British officials and was
angered by colonists encroaching into their
territory, sided with British.
Tenant farmers often choose their position based
on which side their landowner supported.
For example, if a Patriot landowner was cruel and
always raised the rent, the tenant would be a
Loyalist, but if the Patriot landowner was kind
and collected a fair rent, the tenant would be a
Patriot.
Non-English speaking colonists Viewed the
conflict between the British government and the
Patriots as family quarrel among the English.
They wanted to stay out of it and be left alone.
Colonists in debt with British creditors Often
became Patriots because it could get them out of
paying back their debt.

6
Dangers

Feared that violent change would make things
worse
During the Revolution taking a Loyalist stance
was dangerous, especially in the New England
colonies
Many Loyalists were brutally attacked and killed.
Their property was destroyed or confiscated.
About 80,000 fled the American Colonies for their
own safety. Some Loyalists moved to England and
many more moved to nearby Canada.
50,000 volunteered to serve in British cause
Served as spies, incited Indians, attacked
Patriot homes

7
Taxation

The colonists should help pay Great Britain for
the French and Indian war debt. (Loyalist View)
No Taxation without Representation is a false
argument. (Loyalist View)
The colonists should have total control over who
taxes them (colonial assemblies or Parliament).
(Patriot View)
The colonists should have total control over how
tax money is spent. (Patriot View)

8
National Security

The colonists can defeat Great Britain because
they have home-ground advantage.
(Patriot View)
The colonists cannot win a war with Great Britain
because the British have the most powerful army
and navy in the world. (Loyalist View)
Should the colonists win a war with Great
Britain, they will not have the capacity to
defend themselves against France and Spain in
North America. (Loyalist View)

9
Trade

Being part of the British
empire gives the colonists
access to goods from all over the world.
(Loyalist View)
Should the colonists win a war with Great
Britain, it will be difficult to develop
international trade relations and thus the
economy will suffer. (Loyalist View)

The colonists have a secure market in Great
Britain for their goods and raw materials.
(Loyalist View)

An increase in control by the British government
should not alone justify going to war. (Loyalist
View)
An imperfect situation is better than the
unknown. (Loyalist View)
If the war is lost, some
of the most intelligent, respected leaders in the
colonies will be hanged. (Loyalist View)

11
English Subjects

The colonists rights as English subjects are
limited by the English bill of rights. (Patriot
View)
The Patriots have exaggerated problems with Great
Britain. (Loyalist View)
The colonists have repeatedly petitioned the King
and Parliament to hear their grievances, but were
either ignored or answered with more British
control. (Patriot View)

As John Locke stated, government is a contract.
The king has failed to uphold his end of the
contract as the protector of the colonies.
(Patriot View)
Britain has allowed the colonists more rights and
privileges than any other nation on earth. The
Patriots act like spoiled children expecting more
and giving less than those in Great Britain.
(Loyalist View)
The King is chosen by God. Treason against the
King is treason against God. (Loyalist View)
The colonists basic rights are being eroded. They
are no longer guaranteed trials at the place of
the crime and troops are being quartered in their
homes. (Patriot View)