Even though the Revolutionary War was between colonists and the British, not all of the colonists disagreed with British rule. Sort the descriptions below into the sides colonists' took during the American Revolution. Iter

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Certainly! Here are the descriptions sorted by the sides colonists took during the American Revolution:

Patriots (Colonists who supported independence)

  • Believed in the rights of the colonies to govern themselves.
  • Wanted to break away from British rule and establish an independent nation.
  • Engaged in protests and boycotts against British goods.
  • Formed groups such as the Sons of Liberty.
  • Supported the Continental Army and fought against British forces.

Loyalists (Colonists who remained loyal to Britain)

  • Believed in maintaining the ties with the British Crown.
  • Supported British rule and policies.
  • Often faced hostility from Patriot neighbors.
  • Some Loyalists served as soldiers in the British army.
  • Feared the instability that independence could bring.

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