Patriot or Loyalist

Students read eight statements and decide whether each one reflects the voice of a Patriot or a Loyalist. The activity requires analyzing viewpoints on taxation, government authority, protest, and loyalty to Britain. Learners practice distinguishing political beliefs leading up to the American Revolution. This helps students understand ideological conflict and the reasons colonists were divided. The worksheet reinforces classification, close reading, and historical reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Patriot vs. Loyalist Perspectives

English Language Arts – Identifying Point of View

Civics – Understanding Political Ideologies

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Statements for Bias

This worksheet is part of our The Boston Tea Party Worksheets collection.