How could a Patriot respond to the Loyalists' arguments that the colonists are, in fact, British?

Explanation:

Loyalists vs Patriots

Loyalists

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,

its just not practical

a

Patriots

1. People have rights

government can't take away,

like property

2. Taxation takes away property

from citizens (i.e. - money and

goods)

3. Colonists don't have voice in

Parliament, so England

shouldn't tax colonies (No

taxation without

representation)

4. There's no way colonies could

ever be represented in

Parliament because it is too far

away.

5. Many colonist fought in the

French & Indian War (we've

done our part)

6. British personnel are causing

violence, riots, and death

(Boston Massacre & Boston

Tea Party)

your answer would be (b)