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Loyalists vs. Patriots. Who is who in this War????. Loyalists- Who are they?. Americans who felt a deep loyalty, ____________, to Great Britain. Felt they were faithful subjects of the king. Shocked that fellow Colonists would want to fight against their home land and British troops.
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Loyalists vs. Patriots Who is who in this War????
Loyalists- Who are they? • Americans who felt a deep loyalty, ____________, to Great Britain. • Felt they were faithful subjects of the king. • Shocked that fellow Colonists would want to fight against their home land and British troops.
Why be a Loyalist? • Felt Britain protected them from other nations. • Trade with Britain opened trade with other countries.
Patriots- Who are they? • Americans who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves. • Also known as the group that joined and supported the rebels. (those people going against the king)
Why be a Patriot? • Wanted to control how they were being taxed. • Felt that the King of Britain was not listening to their desires, needs.