Difference Between Patriots And Loyalists

A Patriot is a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, especially of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government. A loyalist is a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt. The Patriot believed in fighting for equality and fairness between all mankind. People in the Americas felt they weren't being treated fairly by the British. They were being taxed without notice or represented in the British government. Eventually, cries for "liberty" were being heard throughout the colonies. The patriots wanted freedom from British rule. Unlike the Loyalist who were either afraid of change or was enthuse by the finical benefits they would be