2. • Loyalist were
American colonists
who remained loyal to Great
Britain
•They were often referred to as
Tories, Royalists, or King's Men by
the Patriots.
•Historians estimate that 15% and
20% of the population were
Loyalists.
•Many Loyalist fled the country at
the start of the revolution
3. They were older
Many were merchant and wealthy
Many active in the Church of England
were Loyalist
Most of the Pennsylvania Dutch were
Loyalist
•They feared their royal land
grants would be in danger with a
republican form of government
About 100,00 loyalist left the country
after the revolution
4. Patriots came from many
different backgrounds
Most were highly educated
and wealthy
Support of ordinary men and
women(farmers, mechanics,
homemakers, and
shopkeepers) aided the Patriot
cause
These middle and lower
classes didn't like their
economic situation
•Largely due British
taxation
5. Believed British taxes were
not "legal"
The colonists were not
directly represented in
Parliament
The British believed in
"virtual representation",
All members of Parliament
represent the interests of all
the citizens of the British
empire
6. •People have rights government
can't take away, like property
• A strong unified British Empire is good
for all •Taxation takes away property
(i.e. money and goods)
• Colonists are British subjects and should
obey British law •Colonist don't have voice in
Parliament, so they can't tax
• Taxes are due to French a& Indian War colonies (No taxation without
which was fought to protect colonies representation)
• American colonies would be weak •There's no way colonies could
without Britain ever be represented-Parliament's
too far
• Colonies profit from trade with England
•Many colonists fought in the
• Colonies are too far away from England French & Indian War (We've
to have representative in Parliament, its done our part)
just not practical
•British personnel are causing
violence, riots, and death (Boston
Massacre & Boston Tea party
