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.
Events that lead to the American Revolution
July 4, 1776 •The Declaration of Independence
1775 •The 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
A Revolutionary Decision
The Continental Army
Patriot
King George III
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.