Database: Patriots - Revision history

imported>Lady Kyashira at 10:06, 2 April 2019

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	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" – or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" – or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".

imported>Sol Pacificus: omg.

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omg.

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	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" – a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" – a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

	It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a [[Modern times\|modern]] audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]). The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).		It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a [[Modern times\|modern]] audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]). The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already – but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).

	It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).		It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).

imported>Sol Pacificus at 12:10, 25 August 2017

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	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" – or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" – or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".

	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" – a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

	It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a [[Modern times\|modern]] audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]). The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).		It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a [[Modern times\|modern]] audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]). The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).

imported>Sol Pacificus: Corrected spelling/grammar

2017-08-25T12:10:21Z

Corrected spelling/grammar

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	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" – or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".

	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

imported>Evandrus Primæ: A period belongs there but I'm not sure if that's exactly where it is in the DB. I'll check AC3 later if I can remember.

2017-05-04T22:32:01Z

A period belongs there but I'm not sure if that's exactly where it is in the DB. I'll check AC3 later if I can remember.

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	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

	It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a modern audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]) The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).		It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a [[Modern times\|modern]] audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]). The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).

	It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).		It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).

imported>Darman36 at 23:27, 24 October 2016

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	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the ~~[[American~~ Revolution~~\|Revolution]]~~ 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".

	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

imported>Evandrus Primæ at 23:07, 24 October 2016

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	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]] 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]], "rebels".

	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

	It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a modern audience (By which I mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]) The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and America, and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).		It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a modern audience (By which [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]) The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and [[United States\|America]], and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).

	It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).		It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).

imported>Amnestyyy at 14:20, 31 May 2016

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	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".

imported>Amnestyyy at 20:56, 26 December 2015

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	{{Edit\|Database/People (AC3):Patriots\|Text=Edit this tab}}		{{Edit\|Database/People (AC3):Patriots\|Text=Edit this tab}}
	[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[~~Great Britain~~\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[United Kingdom\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".

	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

imported>Amnestyyy at 03:38, 1 March 2015

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	{{Edit\|Database/People (AC3):Patriots\|Text=Edit this tab}}		{{Edit\|Database/People (AC3):Patriots\|Text=Edit this tab}}
	Patriots were Colonists who united against the British Government in the Revolutionary War. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".		[[Patriots]] were Colonists who united against the [[Great Britain\|British]] Government in the [[American Revolutionary War\|Revolutionary War]]. Although, at the time of the Revolution 'Patriot' was something of a negative term. What we call Patriots today were more likely to be called "Whigs" - or, if you were a Loyalist, "rebels".

	The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.		The Patriot motto was "No Taxation without Representation" - a great phrase for rabble-rousing, though a poor choice of catchphrase for, say, a gameshow host.

	It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a modern audience (By which I mean you, Desmond) The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and America, and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).		It's also a phrase that requires a bit of unpacking for a modern audience (By which I mean you, [[Desmond Miles\|Desmond]]) The colonies didn't elect representatives to the British legislature, and because of the travel distance between Britain and America, and the distinct lack of aeroplanes, it wouldn't have been practical. Instead Patriots wanted to be governed by representatives within the colonies. Of course, they did have legislatures already - but those were rather prone to being shut down by British-appointed Governors whenever they didn't behave properly (read: do exactly what the governor wanted).

	It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).		It's hard to know how many people in the colonies were Patriots, the best guess is between 40 and 45% of the population. The rest were either declared Loyalists, or people who decided to remain tactically neutral (probably a wise choice, given that both sides were known for seizing the property of their enemies).
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