Loyalists (Tories) Patriots (Whigs)
Definition American colonists who supported Britain in the Revolutionary War American colonists who fought for independence from Britain
Types of People Government officials
Members of the Anglican Church
People who depended on trade with Britain
Recent immigrants to America from Britain
Many enslaved persons who feared the changes the colonists would bring Property owners
People living in cities
Skilled workers
Strong Support Southern states such as Georgia and the Carolinas Northeast, large cities
Views on Representation Felt they were virtually represented in Parliament because they were members of British empire. Felt they were not represented because they could not vote for members of Parliament.
Views on Taxation All British colonies and British people paid taxes, so the American colonies should also. Colonists should have a say in how they were taxed.
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