Loyalist, Patriot, or Neutral?

Colonists who did not take sides during the war.

• loyalists

• patriots

• neutral

Colonists who remained faithful to Great Britain.

• loyalists

• patriots

• neutral

Colonists who fought for independence from Great Britain.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral

Their soldiers fought in the Continental Army.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral

These soldiers wore red coats.

• loyalists

• patriots

• neutral

These soldiers wore blue coats.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral

These colonists thought taxation without representation was unfair.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral

These people thought the colonies were weak and needed the protection of King George and England.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral

In order to be free, these colonists were prepared to die if necessary.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral

These colonists were not involved in politics and were just trying to make a good life for themselves and their families.

• loyalist

• patriot

• neutral