Patriot vs. Loyalist

What was the name given to the group of colonists who wanted complete independence from Britain: 

• The Undecideds
• The Conservatives
• The Patriots 
• The Loyalists

What was the name given to the group of colonists who opposed independence from Britain? 

• The Undecideds 
• The Loyalists 
• The Patriots 
• The Independents

 What was the name given to the group of colonists who didn’t agree with either side, and wanted peaceful resolution?

• The Patriots
• The Loyalists
• The Independents 
• The Undecideds 

Which of the following statements about the Patriots is true?

• Most of the Patriots were mostly poor, unskilled workers. 
•  Most of the Patriots were British soldiers.
• The Patriots were loyal to King George. 
• The Patriots were inspired by John Locke and the Magna Carta.  

Which of the following statements about the Undecideds is true? 

• The Undecideds were mostly large plantation owners. 
• The Undecideds were neutral and didn’t want to choose a side. 
• Most of the Undecideds were loyal to King George. 
• Most of the Undecideds were British Soldiers. 

In which of the following groups might you find members of the Quaker faith? 

• The Undecideds 
• The Radicals 
• The Minute Men
• The Patriots

The statement below is an historical quote by Patrick Henry. The statement clearly demonstrates Henry’s position as what?
Quote “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give me Liberty, or give me Death!"  

• An Undecided
• A conservative 
• A patriot
• A loyalist

Based on the statements below, which of the colonists is most likely to be a loyalist?
 Colonist A: I can’t believe the King wants us to quarter his troops. No British soldiers are staying in my house!
Colonist B I plan to join others in protesting the tax against tea. We will throw the tea into Boston Harbor.
Colonist C I agree with Thomas Paine- people should rule themselves. It is time to cut the ties!
Colonist D The king has protected us for many years. It would be treason to go against him. 

• Colonist A
• Colonist B
• Colonist C
• Colonist D

Which idea from the Magna Carta influenced the Patriots? 

• That the nobles have a right to their property
• That the Mayflower Compact was an illegal document 
• That kings, as well as the people, had to obey the law 
• That only the people had to obey the laws (kings and nobles were exempt) 

Which belief, held by Patriots, is expressed in the statement below?
“we… will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we had no voice or representation” 

• Belief in the fairness of the King
• Belief that the stamp act will solve problems of government 
• Belief that government should be conducted by nobles 
• Belief that government should be by consent of the governed