Dbq Analysis Essay On Patriots
When the American colonies were under British control, many people realized how unfairly they were being treated. Colonists had no say in any of Parliament’s decisions. While some colonists were very upset about this, others simply sat back remained loyal to the king. These people were known as Loyalists. The colonists who became fired up when their rights were taken away were called Patriots. Since they fought for freedom, glory, and the end of colonies’ suffering, colonists should have joined the Patriot side.
Freedom was the most important reason that the Patriots decided to fight back. Patriots were defending the freedom that they were born with (Doc 3). All of the colonists were born with the freedom to separate and control their own lives, and Patriots were willing to defend that freedom at all costs. “-it is an insult to the future generations, for no one by birth could have a right to set up his family in power over all other forever;” (Doc 6). The colonists’ rights were being taken away by a ruler who was set up from birth to be in power. The king was not chosen by his people, but instead he was born into his status. Patriots were brave and fought to defend their freedom, so colonists should have joined their cause.
The Patriots also fought to come back home with glory. Their minds were made up that they would …show more content…
rather die fighting for freedom than live like slaves under British control (Doc 3). Patriots would never give up their pride and independence when something could still be done about it. “And when we do return again it will be with glory.” (Doc 9). Minutemen, ordinary Patriot farmers, wanted to fight to win their freedom and glory. They would give up their lives fighting for the Patriot cause rather than come home and tell their families that the British were still in total control. Colonists should have joined the Patriots because they were willing to fight for glory, not just give up their rights.
The Patriots fought to end the suffering of the colonies under British control.
During the Boston Massacre, five Americans without guns were shot and killed by British soldiers (Doc 1). The redcoats were violent, and they murdered several defenseless colonists. Unlike Loyalists, Patriots felt a sense of loyalty to those who died because of the soldiers. “...these colonies now feel the disasters of fire, sword, and famine.” (Doc 3). Under British rule, families and children were suffering. “...against all violence we have endured, we have taken up arms.” When the British attacked the colonies repeatedly, the Patriots rose up to defend their
people.
The Loyalists believed that it was too difficult to fight the British. The colonists had next to nothing, while the British had the best army and navy in the world, and they also had well-established finance (Doc 4). The colonies had less men, ships, and money than the British. “Another reason why the army can never be well united and regulated is the disagreement and jealousies between the different troops from the different colonies;” (Doc 5). There were some arguments between troops from different colonies, so the army would not be as united and powerful. “...we must confess that no people were ever opposed to such a powerful enemy while facing so many disadvantages.” (Doc 7). Loyalists believed that the colonies should not waste time trying to fight because they were so disadvantaged compared to the British. Though the colonies had less protection and supplies, the Patriots still had hope. They had one common goal: freedom. Patriots had something worth fighting for, which gave them heart. This was their advantage over the hired British soldiers.
Colonists should have joined the Patriot cause because they fought for the colonies to win freedom, glory, and the end of suffering under British rule. Patriots were brave and loyal to their cause. No matter how many disadvantages they had, Patriots did what they believed was best for their colonies. On the other hand, Loyalists were afraid of change and fighting back. No one should give up their own independence and sit back quietly.
Freedom was the most important reason that the Patriots decided to fight back. Patriots were defending the freedom that they were born with (Doc 3). All of the colonists were born with the freedom to separate and control their own lives, and Patriots were willing to defend that freedom at all costs. “-it is an insult to the future generations, for no one by birth could have a right to set up his family in power over all other forever;” (Doc 6). The colonists’ rights were being taken away by a ruler who was set up from birth to be in power. The king was not chosen by his people, but instead he was born into his status. Patriots were brave and fought to defend their freedom, so colonists should have joined their cause.
The Patriots also fought to come back home with glory. Their minds were made up that they would …show more content…
rather die fighting for freedom than live like slaves under British control (Doc 3). Patriots would never give up their pride and independence when something could still be done about it. “And when we do return again it will be with glory.” (Doc 9). Minutemen, ordinary Patriot farmers, wanted to fight to win their freedom and glory. They would give up their lives fighting for the Patriot cause rather than come home and tell their families that the British were still in total control. Colonists should have joined the Patriots because they were willing to fight for glory, not just give up their rights.
The Patriots fought to end the suffering of the colonies under British control.
During the Boston Massacre, five Americans without guns were shot and killed by British soldiers (Doc 1). The redcoats were violent, and they murdered several defenseless colonists. Unlike Loyalists, Patriots felt a sense of loyalty to those who died because of the soldiers. “...these colonies now feel the disasters of fire, sword, and famine.” (Doc 3). Under British rule, families and children were suffering. “...against all violence we have endured, we have taken up arms.” When the British attacked the colonies repeatedly, the Patriots rose up to defend their
people.
The Loyalists believed that it was too difficult to fight the British. The colonists had next to nothing, while the British had the best army and navy in the world, and they also had well-established finance (Doc 4). The colonies had less men, ships, and money than the British. “Another reason why the army can never be well united and regulated is the disagreement and jealousies between the different troops from the different colonies;” (Doc 5). There were some arguments between troops from different colonies, so the army would not be as united and powerful. “...we must confess that no people were ever opposed to such a powerful enemy while facing so many disadvantages.” (Doc 7). Loyalists believed that the colonies should not waste time trying to fight because they were so disadvantaged compared to the British. Though the colonies had less protection and supplies, the Patriots still had hope. They had one common goal: freedom. Patriots had something worth fighting for, which gave them heart. This was their advantage over the hired British soldiers.
Colonists should have joined the Patriot cause because they fought for the colonies to win freedom, glory, and the end of suffering under British rule. Patriots were brave and loyal to their cause. No matter how many disadvantages they had, Patriots did what they believed was best for their colonies. On the other hand, Loyalists were afraid of change and fighting back. No one should give up their own independence and sit back quietly.