History of South America

What two main politocal groups existed in the Colonies?

1. Patriots

- Sought to break away from British rule and form a new, independent nation.

- Led by figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.

- Believed that the British were taxing the colonists unfairly and denying them their rights as British citizens.

2. Loyalists

- Wanted to remain part of the British Empire.

- Led by figures like Thomas Hutchinson, William Franklin, and Benedict Arnold.

- Believed that breaking away from Britain would be disastrous and that the colonies would be better off under British rule.