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Understanding American Colonial Perspectives: Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists

This overview explores the diverse views of American colonists during the pre-revolutionary era. Loyalists were colonists with deep allegiance to Great Britain, while Patriots asserted the colonies' right to self-governance. Neutralists sought a balance, wishing to remain British subjects while advocating for independence. Key terms like "boycott," "tyranny," and "militia" illustrate the tensions of the time, alongside critical concepts such as the Declaration of Independence and the role of the Sons of Liberty. Gain insight into the complexities of colonial American identity and conflict.

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Understanding American Colonial Perspectives: Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists

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  1. Loyalist- American who felt a deep loyalty to Great Britain Patriots- American who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves. Neutralist- A colonist who wanted to remain part of Great Britain, but also wanted independence. Boycott- refusal to buy goods from a certain source Tyranny- unjust use of government power. Vocabulary Words

  2. Vocabulary Words • Militia- A small army made up of ordinary citizens who are available to fight in an emergency. • Taxes- monies paid for goods, such as: paper, tea, and sugar. • Tariffs- a tax on imported goods. • Acts- laws or actions put into place by rulers. • Sons of Liberty- Mainly lawyers, merchants, and craftspeople. Staged protests against the Acts.

  3. Vocabulary Words • Declaration of Independence- declaring independence from Britain. Would become an official document. • Writs of Assistance- search warrants, used to enter homes to search for smuggled goods. • Treaty- A formal agreement among nations. • Committee of Correspondence- a group of people in the colonies who exchanged letters on colonial affairs. • Traitor- A person guilty of the crime of treason, or disloyalty to the government

  4. Vocabulary Words • Hessians- 18th century German soldiers used in the American Revolutionary War • Continental Congress- brought together delegates from the colonies to discuss colonial issues (in Philadelphia). • Minuteman- A New England militia. Ready to fight when needed. • Guerillas- Soldiers who operate on their own and are not part of a regular army. • Ally- a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war.

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