Why did colonists choose to side with the loyalists or patriots? Objective The student will know that various groups and individuals played in major conflicts and wars. Background Students are examining 2 groups of the colonists and their views leading into the American Revolution. The lesson allows for two student volunteers to participate in roles, while the remainder of the class will listen the volunteers’ reasons to side with them. The end of the lesson involves the entire class choosing a side they like and allows them to see the differences between a loyalist and a patriot. Preparation Duration: 30 Minutes.