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The Battle of Saratoga.
A person who wanted to free American colonies from British rule
No. He was before there were patriots by about 200 years.
Ben Franklin thought it was unfair to patriots that Britain had complete rule over them, so he became a patriot. The rise of a patriot Benjamin Franklin used his brilliant mind in helping prepare for war and to persuade the various patriot leaders and colonies to unite against England. He had great influence in France and gained necessary military and monetary aid from there, which tipped the scales in favor of the colonies.
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During the American Revolution, the British "southern strategy" was devised as an alternative to their failed campaigns in central and northern America during the wars first three years. From 1778-1781, the British focused their efforts on occupying the more loyalist-tending southern American colonies and doing damage to the patriot cause from their. This strategy failed, with its dramatic conclusion coming at Yorktown in 1781 with a decisive patriot victory.
the patriot militia's political education and recruitment.
Patriot!
Back in the 1700's in the Colonies, yes.
If you supported Britain, you would've been a loyalist. If you supported The Continental Army, you would've been a Patriot.
The Battle of Saratoga.
John Murray was a loyalist because he once sent loyalist troops of his to the 13 colonies but his troops surrendered.
A person who wanted to free American colonies from British rule
A person who wanted to free American colonies from British rule
KIng George was neither a loyalist nor a patriot. The term patriot, as used, refer to a person who was in favor of the Colonies in revolt, and a loyalist was loyal to the English Crown. King George was the embodiment of the Crown; he was the subject of the loyalty.