Divided Loyalties ACT I

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What does the angry mob want with Robert Barton?

Back

They want to tar and feather him for staying loyal to the King.

Front

What year(s) does ACT 1 take place in?

Back

1774-1775

Front

What does Robert do as a result of the angry mob?

Back

He boards up the store.

Front

Why are the British soldiers in Burlington?

Back

To defend the colonies and protect them.

Front

Mr. Lawson is a:

Back

Loyalist.

Front

What is a Loyalist?

Back

A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially during a revolution.

Front

What is a Patriot?

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A person who supports their country and is willing to defend it against enemies or detractors.

Front

What does it mean to 'tar and feather' someone?

Back

To punish someone by covering them in tar and feathers, often used as a form of public humiliation.

Front

What was the main conflict in ACT 1 of Divided Loyalties?

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The conflict between Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution.

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What role did Robert Barton play in the story?

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He is a character caught between loyalty to the King and the pressure from the Patriot mob.