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Why would a colonist choose to be a patriot?
Most Patriots supported independence because they felt that recent British laws on the American Colonies violated their rights as British citizens (e.g. taxing without consent, quartering soldiers in citizens’ homes, and denying colonists the right to a trial).
Why should you be a patriot instead of a loyalist?
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.
Would you be a loyalist or patriot?
PATRIOT – those who rebelled against British rule and fought for independence from the British empire to create the United States. A patriot also means a person who supports their country. LOYALIST- a person who remains loyal to a ruler or government, especially in the case of a political revolt.
What are the benefits of being a patriot?
The Patriots’ advantages included.
What were Patriots fighting for?
The Patriots wanted freedom from British rule because they didn’t think they were treated well. The British kept introducing new taxes and laws, and the colonists had no representatives on the government – which lead to unrest and calls for “liberty”. Patriots did not want to be ruled by the British any longer.
What are reasons to be a loyalist?
Loyalists, often called Tories, were loyal to the crown for several reasons. They were mostly upper class and lived in cities and wanted to keep their wealth and land. Many had valuable ties with the British and jobs in the government.
What are the disadvantages of being a patriot?
The Patriots disadvantages included a small population; lack of a regular army, lack of a navy; lack of military experience; a short supply of weapons and ammunition; and a lack of agreement among American colonists, some of whom were either neutral or were Loyalists not Patriots.
Which colonist will make the best spy?
Colonist E
Colonist E would make the best spy because he is quiet about his support for the British. He respects them as a political and military power.
Who was the first spy in the world?
| Aldrich Ames | |
|---|---|
| Espionage activity | |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union Russia |
| Agency | CIA |
Why did the Patriots win the war?
Perhaps the single most important reason for the patriot victory was the breadth of popular support for the Revolution. The Revolution would have failed miserably without the participation of thousands of ordinary farmers, artisans, and laborers who put themselves into the line of fire.
What did Loyalists do to Patriots?
Patriots subjected Loyalists to public humiliation and violence. Many Loyalists found their property vandalized, looted, and burned. The patriots controlled public discourse. Woe to the citizen who publicly proclaimed sympathy to Britain.