Step-by-step explanation:
oyalists
1.A strong unified British
Empire is good for all
2. Colonist are British subjects
and should obey British law
3. Taxes are due to pay for the
French & Indian War which
was fought to protect the
colonies
4.American colonies would be
weak without Britain
5. Colonies profit from trade
with England
6. Colonies profit from trade
with England
7. Colonies are too far way
from England to have
representation in Parliament,
itʼs just not practical
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Patriots
1. People have rights
government canʼt take away,
like property
2. Taxation takes away property
from citizens (i.e. - money and
goods)
3. Colonists donʼt have voice in
Parliament, so England
shouldnʼt tax colonies (No
taxation without
representation)
4. Thereʼs no way colonies could
ever be represented in
Parliament because it is too far
away.
5. Many colonist fought in the
French & Indian War (weʼve
done our part)
6. British personnel are causing
violence, riots, and death
(Boston Massacre & Boston
Tea Party)