Patriots used guerilla tactics like hiding behind trees and shooting, which caught the British off guard, while Loyalists supported the British monarchy and remained loyal to the British Empire. Both groups believed in rule of law and white male property owners having a say, but Patriots rejected British taxes without representation and believed in government representing the people, while Loyalists felt being part of the British Empire was important for commerce and protection.

1. Patriot Vs. Loyalist
In groups of three students will create a Venn Diagram comparing and
contrasting the beliefs and battle tactics of Loyalists and Patriots.
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2. Patriot
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-Guerilla fighting tactics.
-rocks, trees and rifles” style of fighting.
-Hiding behind trees and in foliage, shooting at
British as they passed through caught British troops
off guard.
-Americans rejected the authority of Parliament
to tax them without elected representation.
-Believed all men are created equal.
-Government should be responsible to the will of
the people.

3. Loyalist
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-Remained loyal to the British Empire and the British
monarchy during the Revolutionary War.
-Felt that rebellion against the Crown was morally wrong.
-They felt that being a part of the British Empire was crucial
in terms of commerce and military protection.
-Linear European style battle tactics
-British fighting style was rigid and
traditional.
-Bright red formal uniforms made the
Redcoats easy targets for the Patriots who
were more familiar with the landscape.

4. Both
-Loyalists were really of the same origins, speaking culturally and racially, as the
Patriots.
-Both believed in the rule of law.
-The right of white male property owners to have some say in their
governments.
-Both groups believed they had God on their side.