these Loyalists fought in the war for Britain. Many Loyalists were born and raised in the American colonies and have never been to Canada or England. At the end of the war, the Loyalists are afraid that the Patriots might take their homes and land, put them in prison, or even hurt them. Many of these Loyalists are fleeing to Canada or taking boats to England. They might return to the new United States if they are promised their protection, freedom, and property. In the peace treaty, what should we do? (See next page) Option 1: Include in the peace treaty that Loyalists will be given full rights in the new United States. Anyone who threatens a Loyalists will be imprisoned and they should be allowed to live their life as they did before the war. Option 2: Include in the peace treaty that Loyalists will have their homes and land protected, but not the same voting rights as Patriots (they did not support the new nation). If they choose to stay, no one will be able to force them out of their homes. Ask the Loyalists to leave the new United States. Option 3: Provide them with free transportation to Canada or England. This is the only way to ensure their safety. Circle the option above and explain why your group chose it:
these Loyalists fought in the war for Britain. Many Loyalists were born and raised in the American colonies and have never been to Canada or England. At the end of the war, the Loyalists are afraid that the Patriots might take their homes and land, put them in prison, or even hurt them. Many of these Loyalists are fleeing to Canada or taking boats to England. They might return to the new United States if they are promised their protection, freedom, and property. In the peace treaty, what should we do? (See next page) Option 1: Include in the peace treaty that Loyalists will be given full rights in the new United States. Anyone who threatens a Loyalists will be imprisoned and they should be allowed to live their life as they did before the war. Option 2: Include in the peace treaty that Loyalists will have their homes and land protected, but not the same voting rights as Patriots (they did not support the new nation). If they choose to stay, no one will be able to force them out of their homes. Option 3: Ask the Loyalists to leave the new United States. Provide them with free transportation to Canada or England. This is the only way to ensure their safety. Circle the option above and explain why your group chose it: