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list characteristics of a loyalist . lived in the American colonies but did not want to break away from Britain. . Many returned to Britain after the war.
list characteristics of a patriot . felt they were being treated unfairly by the British. . known as sons of liberty or whigs.
two reasons a colonist would want to be a patriot . treated unfairly by the British and wanted freedom from British rules. . tax them without any say or representation.
the strengths of the British army . they had far more experience then the other army. .outnumbered the american army. .kow how to fight battles on larger open grounds.
The weaknesses of the British army they have poor leadership, the British were angry about the length of the war and the cost to the Eglish taxpayers, leaders had no idea how to fight the Americans.
The weaknesses of the american continental army soldiers had to supply their own guns from their homes, the army never had more than 20,000 soldiers, they know how to shoot a gun but most had never had to shoot a gun.
The strengths of the Americans continent army 20,000 military men, Europeans helped make the army better, fighting to protect homes, families, and the freedom to government.
Two reasons a colonist would choose to be a loyalist loyalist felt British rule would be better than patriot rule, most thought they were being treated unfairly
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson
A few men who were patriots Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams
A few men who were loyalists Benedict Arnold, Lord North
What was the date of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence Saying that they wanted to leave Britain and not only did they say it they gave 27 reasons
The definition of a loyalist Those who lived in the colonies or in Britain that were loyal to Great Britain and want to stay under British rules.
The definition of a patriot Those who lived in the colonies who wanted to break away from Great Britain.
What is the significance of the battle of Lexington and concord of 4/19/1775? first battle, the shot heard round the world
What is the significance of the battle of Bunker Hill of 6/16/1775? Colonists gain confidence, British realized war would last longer
What is the significance of the battle of Long Island of 8/27/1776? Lost NYC, George Washington escaped to continue fighting
What is the significance of the battle of Princeton of 1/3/1777? First big victory for the continental army, boosted positive energy
What is the significance of the battle of Saratoga of 9/19/1777? France become our allies, turning point
What is the significance of the battle of Cowpens of 1/17/1781? Large victory for continental army, strength of the militia
What is the significance of the battle of Yorktown of 10/9/1781? End of war, help from France and sickness
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