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Patriots (also known as Americans, Whigs , Congress-Men or Rebels) were colonists of British Thirteen Colonies who rebelled against the British control during the American Revolution and declared themselves an independent nation, the United States Of America in July 1776 . Their rebellion was based on the political philosophy of Republicanism , as expressed by pamphleteers such as Thomas Jefferson , Alexander Hamilton , and Thomas Paine . As a group, Patriots comprised men and women representing the full array of social, economic, ethnic and racial backgrounds. They included college students like Alexander Hamilton , planters like Thomas Jefferson, and plain farmers like Daniel Shays and Joseph Plumb Martin . Their opponents among fellow colonists were the Loyalists or " Tories ", who remained loyal to the British Crown . (In addition many people remained neutral or said nothing.) Many Patriots were active before 1775 in groups such as the Sons Of Liberty . The most prominent leaders of the Patriots are referred to today by Americans as the Founding Fathers Of The United States . REFERENCES
LIST OF PROMINENT PATRIOTS Note: most of the individuals listed below served the Revolution in multiple capacities. The classifications below are in suggestion of those for which they have most been remembered. Statesmen and office holders
Pamphleteers and activists Military officers ''See also List Of Important People In The Era Of The American Revolution .'' |
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