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Patriot (American Revolution) Patriots (also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs) were those colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution and in July 1776 declared the United States of America an independent nation.
Around this time of year, Bostonians find themselves explaining to non-Bostonians what Patriotsâ Day is all about. Though it is mostly celebrated now as an excuse to drink beer and/or play baseball before noon, Patriotsâ Day actually commemorates the first battles of the Revolutionary War and Paul Revereâs famous ride.