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    with two distinct rival groups emerging, namely, the Loyalists and Patriots. The Loyalists were dedicated supporters of the British Crown whereas the Patriots were independence-minded colonists keen to break away from English rule. As a result, both feuding parties would seek to promote their own agenda without regard for core values such as accuracy and impartiality. From the accounts, I find the loyalists account more believable than the Patriots account. The account begins by narrating the entrance

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    When examining the events of The Stamp Act, the similarities and differences between Patriot and Loyalists’ perspectives must be considered. The similarities between Patriots and Loyalists must be considered to better understand The Stamp Act. One strong similarity was that both groups were originally of British descent, and were colonized by Great Britain. In Creating America, Garcia notes that all people in the colonies were owned by Great Britain. "They were subject to British laws, economic

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    was a war of principles, fought among the Loyalist and the Patriots. For example, the Loyalists are against losing their fortune, chaos, mob rule, eschewing treason, and the brutality of the perfidious war. Moreover, the Patriots believe in the liberation of verbalization, the liberation of religion, the liberation from tyranny, and liberate from taxes. In the novel, My Brother Sam Is Dead, a family struggles with the cull of being a Loyalist or a Patriot. War is gloomy because of the iniquity of

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    were initiated through studied, thought out plans. Both the loyalists and patriots ultimately created war strategies in attempts to control land, gain supplies from its rivalries, and over shadow their enemies. In midst of the attacks initiated by both, they equally strive to maintain or gain a strong alliance of soldiers with as many minimal defeats as possible. Through the analysis of the war strategies by the Patriots and the Loyalists, we will evidently see the failures, successes and recreations

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    Apush Dbq Loyalists

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    After 1776 Loyalists felt the urge to remain allies with Great Britain. This urge came from their own sense of protection and personal gain. Although other American colonists choose a different political standpoint, they were Patriots. They lived for independence and liberty away from the power of the king of Great Britain. However Loyalists supported the king and the traditional ways of Great Britain. American colonists would support Great Britain as Loyalists for their own sense of safety in the

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    Argumentative Essay Loyalist or Patriot Background: Various events of the 1700s led colonists to develop strong beliefs regarding the British government. The Trial of Peter Zenger, The Proclamation of 1763, the Boston Massacre combined with constantly changing taxes and rules that governed them made many think that self-governance was the best path for the colonies. Others felt that the King and his appointed officials had their best interests in mind and preferred to stay loyal to the crown. Later

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    The loyalists were people that had a big role in the american revolution. After the war they were founders of canada. the loyalists were important before and after the war.the loyalists were bystanders that made a difference. The loyalists suffered regular harassment,had their property seized,and were subject to personal attacks. Unless british were close at hand to protect loyalists, they often suffered bad treatment from patriots.loyalists were stripped naked. then covered with hot tar. then

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    views. More specifically, the slaves, Patriots, and Loyalists. The varying perspectives on this certain topic, drove bad actions between these three groups. Patriots were very rebellious and did not agree with the hierarchy, British, Loyalists, nor the King. While, the Loyalists were complete opposite and obeyed all laws made by the King and Britain. Slaves, on the other hand, were most passionate about rights, liberty, and freedom. Both the Patriots and the Loyalists owned slaves and did not allow them

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    of nature arise during 1763-1772 due to enlightenment ideas and taxation by Britain, these ideas lead to change in the concept of American independence. By 1775, different factors have separated Patriots and Loyalists, again, evolving and influencing the idea of American independence. Patriotic and Loyalist separation was still present, but, by 1776, the American Revolution had again changed the concept of American independence.

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    sides. Those who supported independence from Britain were known as Patriots. Colonists who opposed independence from Britain were known as Loyalists. Most Patriots supported independence because they felt that recent British laws on the American Colonies violated their rights as British citizens. This included taxing without consent, quartering soldiers in citizens’ homes, and denying colonists the right to a trial. Most Loyalists who opposed independence tended to be wealthy landowners, clergymen

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