Chapter 11 - History Alive

Which colonists were called Patriots?

• those who obeyed the laws

• those who were willing to fight

• those who wanted independence

• those who were loyal to the king

Rich landowners, governors, and religious leaders were often

• Loyalists

• Neutralists

• Patriots

• red coats

Why did many colonists boycott tea and paper?

• to punish the storekeepers

• to protest taxes on those items

• to save money for future goods

• to make their own goods at home

Traitors are people who act against

• common sense

• the Patriots in the colonies

• the public good

• their own country

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Benjamin Franklin tried to persuade the British Parliament to

• treat the colonies fairly

• free enslaved Africans

• give the colonies independence

• give women colonists more rights

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Based on the chart, which of the three groups has the least support?

• Neutralists

• Patriots

• Loyalists

If the villagers took a vote at the meeting and none of the neutral colonists voted, which side won the vote?

• Neutralists

• Patriots

• Loyalists

If the villagers took a vote and all the neutral colonists voted on the side of the Patriots, which side won?

• Neutralists

• Patriots

• Loyalists

The British don't treat us fairly!

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Neutralists

No taxation without representation!

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Neutralists