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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

Jigsaw ActivitySlide12

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)

Jigsaw ActivitySlide13

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.

Jigsaw ActivitySlide14

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!

Jigsaw ActivitySlide16

Step 6

Discuss as a class!

Jigsaw Activity