Revolutionaries names

During the American Revolution, patriots (also known as revolutionaries, continentals, rebels, and American Whigs) were the colonists of the original 13 states that rebelled against British rule and proclaimed the United States of America an independent nation in July 1776.

Their choice was motivated by republicanism’s political tenets, as articulated by thinkers like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Thomas Paine.

Loyalists, who favored British rule continuation, fought against them.

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Many Patriot organizations, such as the Sons of Liberty, existed before 1775; today, Americans call their most notable leaders the Founding Fathers.

Also Read:Facts About the Founding Fathers

Who Were the Patriots?

The Patriots, also referred to as Whigs, were colonists who rebelled against British monarchical rule. Their uprising was founded on the social and political philosophy of republicanism, which rejected the concepts of monarchy and aristocracy