Unit 3 American Revolution

Some colonists wanted independence and some did not. What were these groups called?

• British, Colonists and Undecided

• Loyalists, Patriots & Undecided

• Colonists, Tories & Undecided

• Colonists, Whigs & Tories

Colonists who remained loyal to King George III during the American Revolution were called...

• Patriots

• Rebels

• Slaves

• Loyalists

Many younger colonists supported independence and were called...

• Patriots

• Slaves

• Rebels

• Loyalists

In Georgia, colonists were first divided over the _______ which led to the formation of the Liberty Boys.

• Stamp Act

• Proclamation of 1763

• Intolerable Acts

• Tea Act

Which statement best explains why MORE Georgians were Loyalists than in any other colony?

• Georgia had more British settlers

• Georgia could not afford to fight the British

• Georgia had a smaller population

• GA was the youngest colony and needed British support

Why were more Georgia Loyalists found near the coast and Savannah?

• Because many became wealthy through trade with Great Britain

• Because many lived during the unsuccessful Trustee Period

• Because they feared that a Patriot victory would end slavery

• Because they believed living near the coast meant Britain would protect them

Based on these statements, which colonists is most likely to be a Loyalist?

• "I can't believe the King expects us to quarter and feed his troops! Not in MY house!"

• "I will join in the protest against the Tea tax by throwing the tea into the harbor!"

• "I agree with Thomas Paine when he said that it is time to cut all ties with Great Britain!"

• "The king ha protected us for years and it is treason (disloyal) to go against him now!"

Which statement best describes the meaning of the illustration?

• The colonies were like a snake because they had many parts.

• If the colonies anted to survive they had to unite against Great Britain.

• They colonies are different just like the parts of a snake are different.

• There were 7 colonies at the time.

Why did the Patriots want independence from Great Britain?

• They wanted to be ruled by Spain.

• The British government was torturing them.

• They felt that the British taxes were unfair.

• They wanted to create their own American monarchy.

Who would have said this? "When the redcoats (British) came to my house they forced me to feed them so I shot 2 of them and hung the others because I am a Patriot!"

• Nancy Ward

• Molly Pitcher

• Nancy Hart

• Rebecca Motte