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Choosing Sides: Patriot or Loyalist Debate in the American Revolution

Explore the perspectives of Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution, analyze reasons for loyalty to Britain or rebellion, engage in a Philosophical Chairs debate, defend your chosen side with text evidence, and reflect on your position.

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Choosing Sides: Patriot or Loyalist Debate in the American Revolution

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  1. 2 Sides of the War PATRIOT LOYALIST Great Britain had violated their natural rights & by 1776, independence was necessary Loyal to Britain & blamed the patriot “rebels” for taxes & ill treatment What are the 2 sides? In America: 40% Patriots, 20% Loyalist, & 40% Neutral

  2. Read & Answer: What Side Are You On? Use text evidence to create your argument • What reasons would a colonist have for wanting to remain under British rule? OR • What reasons would a colonist have for wanting to rebel against Britain? Write in your note spiral:

  3. Philosophical Chairs • Rules: • One person speaks @ a time • After someone speaks, next speaker must repeat/rephrase their point for clarification & reinforcement • Wait 3 seconds before speaking • Not allowed to comment until 4thcomment • Move sides  way of silent agreement (Must be holding the world to speak)

  4. Loyalist or Patriot? Based on the information you read, what side of the revolutionary debate does your character stand? Defend your position in the debate, keep notes and cite specific ideas using your notebook paper. Annotate (comment on) what you agree or disagree with. At the bottom of your paper explain what side you were initially assigned, if you stayed or changed, and explain your reasoning. *Use the notes you made during the discussion.*

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