TCI Chapter 11 To Declare Independence or Not

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.

• neutral.

• Patriots.

• red coats.

Why did many colonists boycott tea paper?

• to punish the storekeepers

• to protest taxes on those items

• to save money for future needs

• to make their own goods at home

Which of the following colonists would most likely have agreed with this statement: "The king of England knows what is best for the colonies"?

• Thomas Hutchinson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• a neutral colonist

Traitors are people who act against

• common sense.

• the Patriots in the colonies.

• the public good.

• their own country.

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.

Which of the following colonists would most likely have agreed with this statement "British laws and taxes are unfair to the colonies"?

• Jonathan Boucher

• Lord Dunmore

• Mercy Otis Warren

• a neutral colonist

A lawyer said Patrick Henry had committed treason because Henry

• called the king a tyrant.

• argued against a minister.

• defended a law of Virginia.

• dressed improperly in court.

Which famous words are from a speech by Patrick Henry?

• "We the people"

• "All men are created equal."

• "You have a duty to be loyal."

• "Give me liberty or give me death."