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The American Revolution

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. A Revolutionary Decision

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The American Revolution

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  1. The American Revolution by Ms. Vaca

  2. TP: Good historians find the differences and similarities between the Loyalists and the Patriots in a reading handout on the American Revolution.

  3. Events that lead to the American Revolution

  4. A Revolutionary Decision The Continental ArmyKing George III Patriot or Loyalist? 

  5. Who were the loyalists and patriots during the American Revolution? The Loyalistswere the people who obeyed and supported the British government. The Patriots were the people against the British government and wanted their independence from England.

  6. TP: Good historians find the differences and similarities between the Loyalists and the Patriots in a reading handout on the American Revolution.

  7. 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.”

  8. 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.

  9. Compare and contrast Loyalists and Patriots. Write 5or 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.

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