Whats the difference between a loyalist and a patriot?
Loyalist- a colonist who supported the crown/king of England • Patriot- a colonist who rejected British rule over the colonies during the American Revolution Activity: 1.
What interests could America better pursue if independent?
Hover for more information. If independent, America could better pursue free trade with all European nations, Paine says, which is an important American interest. Paine argues that being a British colony pulls America into European politics in a way that this is detrimental to American trade.
Why did loyalists not support the revolution?
The Loyalists opposed the Revolution for a number of reasons. Some believed that the British government had the right to ask the colonies to pay half the cost of their own defence. Other Loyalists opposed parliamentary taxation, but did not consider violent opposition justified.
What might Patriots have said in response to these arguments?
What might Patriots have said in response to these arguments? Patriots would have said no because we did not pay taxes and we did not start this war. The Loyalists would have agreed with the rule of the colonies but it wasn’t fair that the loyalists had to pay taxes for the Colonist.
Why would you want to be a patriot?
Patriots were people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain. They wanted their own country called the United States. Why did people become patriots? People in the Americas felt they weren’t being treated fairly by the British.
Why did colonists choose to be loyalists or Patriots?
During the American Revolution, the American colonists had to decide to support the War for Independence or remain loyal to the British and King George III. Those who supported independence from Britain were known as Patriots and colonists who opposed independence from Britain were known as Loyalists.
What are the benefits of being a patriot?
- The Patriots’ advantages included.
- Fighting on their own ground.
- A higher sense of purpose and motivation since they were fighting for the freedom of their own land, which gave them an advantage over the hired Hessians of the British army.
- Their brilliant leader, George Washington.