USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As Britain attempted to tighten its control over the 13 Colonies through new taxes and regulations, calls for independence grew among the colonists. Those who favored independence from Great Britain were called Patriots. Those who wished that the Colonies remain tied to Great Britain were known as Loyalists.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Patriots were against the taxation system imposed on all colonies by Britain and claimed their representation within the British parliament. Conversely, loyalists believed in the strength of a unified empire and insisted that independence from Britain would have led to great economic losses and military insecurity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Patriots usually had strong economic ties to Great Britain and were hesitant to risk their livelihoods by joining the cause. Patriots supported the cause of liberty and independence for the colonies, which meant active support of the war effort.

Detailed explanation-5: -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).