LOYALISTS 1776 1815 Big Idea During the American

LOYALISTS 1776 -1815

Big Idea During the American Revolution (1775 to 1783), there were many different stances on the idea of complete independence.

American Revolution 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.

Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? During the American Revolution (1775 to 1783) � 1/3 remained loyal to the king of England � 1/3 fought for American independence � 1/3 remained neutral Loyalists Patriots Neutral

Patriots �Supported complete independence from Britain �Britain laws = violation of their rights as British citizens �Often colonists who were in debt with British creditors. Why do you think this was?

Neutral �Did not agree with either side �Undecided because they believed in peaceful resolution without having to choose a side �Groups like Quakers – wanted no part in any fight

Loyalists �Those who opposed independence from Britain �Considered Canada’s first political refugees �Patriots = enemy �Any call for independence = act of treason

Types of Loyalists: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Neutral but tormented by Patriots Wanted their unique customs protected Loyal 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.

�Faced persecution and possible harm from Patriots �Brutally attacked �Killed �Property 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 Scotia

�The British offered Loyalists free land in Quebec and Nova Scotia. � 50 000 Loyalists settled �Built home and farms, roads, and churches

Jigsaw Activity Step 1 Assign a topic to each student at your pod: �Loyalists in Atlantic Canada �The Black Loyalists �The Loyalists in Quebec

Jigsaw Activity 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 Activity 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 Activity 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 Activity Step 5 Return to your pods and present your topic to the group. Others should ask questions for clarification!

Jigsaw Activity Step 6 Discuss as a class!