LOYALISTS During the American Revolution 1775 to 1783 there were many different stances on the idea of complete independence Big Idea The war of independence waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe ID: 334957
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1776-1815
LOYALISTSSlide2
During the American Revolution (1775 to 1783), there were many different stances on the idea of complete independence.
Big
IdeaSlide3
The war of independence waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe.
The Thirteen Colonies won political independence and went on to form the United States of America.
American RevolutionSlide4
During the American Revolution (1775 to 1783)1/3 remained loyal to the king of England
1/3 fought for American independence1/3 remained neutral
Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral?Slide5
Supported complete independence from BritainBritain laws = violation of their rights as British citizens
Often colonists who were in debt with British creditors. Why do you think this was?
PatriotsSlide6
Did not agree with either side
Undecided because they believed in peaceful resolution without having to choose a sideGroups like Quakers
– wanted
no part in any fight
NeutralSlide7
Those who opposed independence from Britain
Considered Canada’s first political refugeesPatriots = enemyAny call for independence = act of treason
LoyalistsSlide8
Neutral but tormented by Patriots
Wanted their unique customs protectedLoyal to Britain and feared democracy
Slaves wanting freedom
Iroquois fearing American farmers
Wanted religious freedom
Recruited and went for the best deal (Free land in Canada!)
Thought Britain would win, but were wrong.
Types of Loyalists:Slide9
Faced persecution and possible harm from Patriots
Brutally attackedKilledProperty destroyed or confiscated
More obvious that Americans would win, Loyalists escape for own safety to:
Britain
British territory in the Caribbean Sea
Quebec and Nova ScotiaSlide10
The British offered Loyalists free land in Quebec and Nova Scotia.
50 000 Loyalists settledBuilt home and farms, roads, and churchesSlide11
Step 1
Assign a topic to each student at your pod:Loyalists in Atlantic CanadaThe Black LoyalistsThe Loyalists in Quebec
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Step 2
Read up on your topic at least twice and become familiar with it.Loyalists in Atlantic Canada (p.198-199)
The Black Loyalists (p.200-201)
Loyalists in Quebec (p.201-202)
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Step 3
Get together with your “expert groups”.There are the other students that were assigned the same topic.For example, all students that researched the Black Loyalists, get together.
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Step 4
In your expert groups, discuss the main points of your topic. Take notes as you will be presenting your topic to your peers.
Jigsaw ActivitySlide15
Step 5
Return to your pods and present your topic to the group.Others should ask questions for clarification!
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Step 6
Discuss as a class!
Jigsaw Activity