Loyalist and Patriots

Define Loyalist . Pick One for each.

• supported Great Britain and remained loyal to the mother country

• supported seeking independence from Great Britain

Characteristics of Loyalists

• older colonists

• younger colonists

Characteristics of Patriots

• older colonists

• younger colonists

Characteristics of Loyalists

• wanted to be free from the King's tyranny and unfair taxes

• had economic concerns about breaking ties with Great Britain and wanted to protect their livelihoods

Characteristics of Patriots:

• wanted to be free from the King's tyranny and unfair taxes

• had economic concerns about breaking ties with Great Britain and wanted to protect their livelihoods

Point of View: Who said it? Loyalist or Patriot?

"England has supported this colony since the beginning. Some of these colonists are not grateful for that, but I certainly am!"

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Point of View: Who said it? Loyalist or Patriot? "It's time to take a stand. We will no longer pay the taxes imposed on the colonies!"

• Patriot

• Loyalist

Point of View: Who said it? Loyalist or Patriot?

"My merchant trade business has been poor ever since the Townshend and Tea Acts."

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Point of View: Who said it? Loyalist or Patriot? "A citizen's first duty is to his king and country."

• Loyalist

• Patriot

Point of View: Who said it? Loyalist or Patriot?

"When a government is no longer just, it is our right to make a new government."

• Loyalist

• Patriot