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Journal Question
Which would you more likely have been during the
revolution, a Loyalist or Patriot, and why?
Choosing Sides
Loyalists Unfair taxes and
regulations are not enough reasons to rebel against the British
Predicted a British victory
Patriots Supported the war for
independence from Britain
Second Continental Congress
May 10, 1775 Not quite ready to
break away Declaration will not be
written for another year
Began acting as a government
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The Liberty Kids
Functioning government
Printing of moneySet up post officeCommunication committees – build
relationships with other countries and the Native Americans
Continental Army – George Washington
One last chance…
Last chance for peace: Olive Branch Petition-
asked for peace and to protect their rights King George III refuses
it and prepares for war
Offense, colonists, offense!
Washington turns civilians into an army – July 1775 Ready to fight! – March 1776
Form a semi-circle around Boston and bombard the British until Sir William Howe and his troops withdraw to Nova Scotia
Victory!
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