History of South America

What are the two groups of American Revolution?

Patriots

* Also known as "Whigs" or "Revolutionaries"

* Wanted independence from Great Britain

* Included people from all walks of life, including farmers, merchants, lawyers, and doctors

* Some of the most famous Patriots include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin

Loyalists

* Also known as "Tories" or "Royalists"

* Wanted to remain part of Great Britain

* Included people from all walks of life, including farmers, merchants, lawyers, and doctors

* Some of the most famous Loyalists include Benedict Arnold, William Franklin, and Thomas Hutchinson