5th grade Social Studies Quiz

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

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

Since coming to this country, we have learned to manage our business on our own. We are Americans now, not English people.

• Patriot

• Loyalist

To sever(cut) ties with our mother country is unthinkable. To separate from England would be cutting ourselves off from all we hold dear.

• Patriot

• Loyalist

The King and Parliament would tax us, but give us no say in how we are governed. We want true freedom.

• Patriot

• Loyalist

If we separate from England, it will be disastrous for business.

• Patriot

• Loyalist

The mother country is responsible for our system of law and order. People will be killed and property destroyed if we break from her.

• Patriot

• Loyalist

A Loyalist

• wants to break free from England

• was loyal to England

A Patriot

• wants independence from England.

• remains loyal to England.

What was the name of the leaders of "The Sons of Liberty"

• John Adams

• Sam Adams

• Christopher Columbus

• Paul Revere

What did the American people throw into the ocean?

• Money

• Paper

• Sugar

• Tea