Patriots were colonists who supported the Continental Congress and independence Supported independence from the King Political leaders were wealthy white men landowners Supported the American Revolution ID: 685264
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8-2.4 Compare the perspectives of different groups of South Carolinians during the American Revolution, including Patriots, Tories/Loyalists, women, enslaved and free Africans, and Native Americans.Slide2
Patriots were colonists who supported the Continental Congress and independence.Supported independence from the King
Political
leaders were wealthy, white men, landownersSupported the American RevolutionLived in the Low CountryVolunteered as soldiers to fight in militias with partisan groups
PatriotsSlide3
LoyalistsLoyalists were those colonists who supported and fought for the British.
a.k.a
-ToriesSupporters of the King and ParliamentMore in SC than in any other colony (except New York) Did not want to government interference Felt safe and taken care of with the king
Most lived in the up country
Did not want changeSlide4
Most African Americans continued to work as slaves on the plantations during the American Revolution. Some served in non-military jobs for the Continental Army. Some fought for the British in response to the promise of freedom. Slide5
Native Americans allied with the British in response to the promise of restored lands. Women managed farms and plantations while the men were away; some served as messengers or nurses.Slide6
Activities
Reading Like a Historian- Loyalists
Students will analyze multiple sources to determine political philosophies of those loyal to the King during the Revolution.http://sheg.stanford.edu/loyalists
Patriots, Loyalists, or Neutral? You Decide
Contains background information on patriots and loyalists.
Read descriptions and determining what group the description is discussing. Student will also help decide who would be more likely to be used as a spy by the British. Students have to understand that not everyone was for the Revolution in SC (Standard 8-2.4 first sentence of what is essential to know)
Students evaluate multiple points of view of the Amer. Rev.
http://www.converse.edu/sites/default/files/site-files/Academics/NEH/PatriotLoyalistorNeutral_YouDecide.pdfSlide7
Non Fiction Writing PromptWhy were the Loyalists reluctant to join the American Revolution?