Patriot vs. Loyalist

Students read short scenarios depicting individuals with differing opinions on British rule and decide whether each person would be a Patriot or a Loyalist. This decision-making exercise helps learners understand the diversity of perspectives during the Revolutionary era and why colonists were divided in their loyalties.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Colonial Perspectives and Revolutionary Divisions

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Viewpoints and Making Historical Judgments

Reading Comprehension – Analyzing Character Beliefs through Scenarios

Civics – Exploring Freedom, Loyalty, and Rebellion

This worksheet is part of our Declaration of Independence collection.