For the Patriots, People in the Americas felt they weren't being treated fairly by the British. They were being taxed without any say or representation in the British government. Soon cries for "liberty" were being heard throughout the colonies. The patriots wanted freedom from British rule. The Patriots1. Taxed Without Representation 2. Wanted To be there own country(called the United States)3. Many colonist fought in the French & Indian War (weʼve done our part)Thereʼs no way colonies could ever be represented in Parliament because it is too far away.4. People have rights government canʼt take away, like property.5.. British personnel are causing violence, riots, and death (Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party)
For the Loyalist, Many people felt that their lives would be better off if the colonies remained under British rule. Some of these people were simply afraid to go up against the might of the British army. Others had business interests in England and knew that English trade was important to the economy. Still others thought that British rule would be better than patriot rule.
The Loyalist 1. Taxes are due to pay for the French & Indian War which was fought to protect the colonies.2. American colonies would be weak without Britain.3. Colonies profit from trade with England.4. Colonies are too far way from England to have representation in Parliament, itʼs just not practical.5. A strong unified British Empire is good for all
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