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They wanted to free from it because they were tired of "taxation without representation" and they didn't want to pay taxes that only benefitted King George.

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What was the name for people who opposed British rule?

patriots


How were the patriots different then the loyalist?

Patriots did not want to remain under British rule while the Loyalists did.


Why did colonist call themselves patriots or loyalist?

they called themselves patriots because they were against British rule


What do you call a colonist that opposed British rule?

Colonists who opposed British rule were called patriots.


What were colonists against the British rule named?

They called themselves Patriots.


What term was used to describe a colonist who resisted the british rule?

patriots


In colonial times patriots referred to people who?

In colonial times, the word "patriots" referred to those who opposed British rule over the colonies.


How did patriots feel about the british rule?

They didn't like the rules so they decided instead not to follow them.


Did loyalist rule patriots?

Not at all, the only people who ruled the Patriots were themselves. Even though they were supposed to do what the British said, they denied. They were patriots, so they chose no to be ruled by anyone except themselves.


Did patriots back English and aid the british army by giving them food and money?

No, patriots did not support the British army; in fact, they opposed British rule during the American Revolution. Patriots sought independence from Britain and often resisted British forces through various means, including boycotts and military action. While some loyalists, who remained loyal to the British Crown, might have aided the British, patriots were actively working against them.


During the Revolutionary War what was the definition of the Patriots?

A person who wanted to free American colonies from British rule


Why did the loyalists call themselves layalists?

because they were serving under British rule/people who called themselves patriots were not under British rule and did not serve the British and not tolerate to the British and so thought to fight them lol plz dont juged