Loyalists
Why were the people called Loyalists?
They were LOYAL to the King.
Why are they called Patriots?
They wanted freedom from the King of England.
Tell me about the Sugar Act
Taxes and higher prices on molasses
The Loyalists and Patriots wore very different things. The Patriots wore __________________ clothes. The Loyalists wore ________________ clothes.
plain
fancy
What is Mrs. Ashton's last name?
Rousseau
What is one thing the Loyalists had that the Patriots did not?
Wealth, power, MONEY!, land
What does it mean to be a patriot?
THINK: patriotic, America, pledge of allegiance
someone who has a deep love and respect for their country
Tell me about the Stamp Act
legal documents must have a stamp to be able to be considered legal in the colonies
How many colonies were there?
13
What is the capital of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge
The Loyalists wore this color coat to war.
Red
What are some disadvantages to being a Patriot?
Going against a powerful king/country, poor, have to work hard to make a living, Indians are after you
Tell me about the Navigation Act
The colonists could only buy/sell to England. Even if other countries had better prices.
Many southern colonists had farms where they grew tobacco, indigo, and wheat. These farms were called ___________________.
We have some in Louisiana.
Plantations
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Why might it be a good thing to be a Loyalist during the early stages of the American Revolution?
The King may be more willing to protect you.
What are the advantages of being a Patriot?
Fighting for freedom, in the majority of people, ultimately win the war
Tell me about the Quartering Act
British soldiers who could not be houses in barracks lived in the houses of colonists who were forced to pay for their living expenses
What did people do to the stamp tax collectors if they would not resign from their jobs?
How many dogs does Mrs. Ashton have?
2
What was the main idea for most people who remained loyal to the King of England?
That he would be a fair and just King because he had repealed the Stamp Act and now he may help them instead of taxing them.
What was the main idea for most people who turned to Patriotism?
taxation without representation and the death of liberty
Who paid more taxes? The colonists or the people living in Britain?
The people LIVING in England!! They paid 26x higher taxes than the colonists.
Name at least 9 of the 13 colonies.
Virginia, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey
How many students are at PPE?
501