Most colonists supported the Continental Congress and disliked British taxes, leading them to become Patriots who harassed and shut down the newspapers of Loyalists who wanted to remain under British rule. The Loyalists appealed to Native Americans and enslaved people for support. Key figures and battles in the Revolutionary War included General William Howe, the Battle of Trenton led by General Charles Cornwallis, the Marquis de Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, and the winter at Valley Forge.

1. Patriots V. Loyalist

2. Patriots
• Most colonists supported Continental Congress
• Disliked the British taxes
• Stereotyped Loyalist
• Abusive to the Loyalist

3. Patriots
• Harassed loyalist
• Shut down Loyalist newspaper

4. Loyalist
• The law and order group
• Wanted to stay with Britain
• Fears the Patriots
• Believed to be wealthy elitist

5. Loyalist
• Appealed to Native Americans
• Appealed to enslaved people.

6. Turning points of the
war

7. Who where what how
• William Howe
• mercenary
• Battle of Trent
• Charles
Cornwallis
• Marquis de Lafayette
• Benjamin Franklin
• Valley Forge

8. British Strengths British Weaknesses
Leader in manufacturing
Did not take patriots
serious
Biggest navy Fought continental style
Established government

9. Patriot strength Patriot weaknesses
Washington’s
leadership
Low numbers
Fighting for home Undisciplined
Adjusted their fighting