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Patriot or Loyalist

Authored by Lynnette Stacy

Social Studies

5th Grade

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Patriot or Loyalist
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Undecideds
The Conservatives
The Patriots 
The Loyalists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.

Patriot
Loyalist
Yes man
Neutral

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

Loyalist
Patriot
Neutral
British 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did many colonist boycott tea and paper?

to punish the storekeepers
to protest taxes on those items
to save money for future needs
to make their own goods at home

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a refusal to buy goods called?

congress
repeal
boycott
bankrupt

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