Patriots were colonists who supported American independence from British rule during the American Revolution. They advocated for self-governance and opposed British policies and taxes that they deemed unjust. Patriots played a key role in mobilizing resistance against British authority, ultimately seeking to establish a new nation based on democratic principles.
During the revolution, those who wanted to be independent were called "patriots".
Patriots Or Whigs!
they were called patriots
They were called patriots.
Colonist patriots who didn't want to pay taxes to England.
the patriots crushed a loyalist militia, and they executed many of the prisoners
the patriots crushed a loyalist militia, and they executed many of the prisoners
the patriots crushed a loyalist militia, and they executed many of the prisoners
the patriots crushed a loyalist militia, and they executed many of the prisoners
The colonists who supported the war for independence against Great Britain were called Patriots. Those who didn't support the war were called Tories or Loyalists.
During the revolution, those who wanted to be independent were called "patriots".
The colonists who supported the patriots in North America were primarily those known as "Patriots" themselves, including merchants, farmers, and skilled craftsmen who opposed British rule and sought independence. Many were influenced by Enlightenment ideals and the desire for self-governance, as well as resistance to British taxation and trade restrictions. Additionally, some Loyalists, or Tories, turned to support the Patriot cause as tensions escalated. Overall, the Patriots were driven by a commitment to liberty and the belief in a democratic government.
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PatriotsThe American Revolution was characterized by a split in the support of colonist belligerents. Those who supported the American independence were called Patriots for their patriotic drive of self-government and republicanism. They were also sometimes called Whigs, who were members of the British Parliament who supported the colonists' side. These Patriots were usually farmers and countrymen who often felt the brunt of the taxes Parliament had levied on the colonies. Those who were against independence were called Loyalists or Tories, who were members of Parliament who were against the colonies.
the colonists that were against the king
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