American Revolution

Who are the loyalists?

• Colonists who supported Britain

• Colonists who did not like Britain

• Federalists who supported Britain

Who are the patriots?

• Colonists who supported Britain

• Colonists who supported independence from Britain

• Federalists who did not support Britain

What was the MAIN reason Georgia wanted to stay under British rule?

• Colony wanted more help with their economy

• Laws and taxes didn’t affect them

• Georgia looked for protection from Indians

• All of these choices

Which of the following describes the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• 2nd bloodiest battle of Revolutionary War

• Surprise attack on British troops by the Patriots

• Britain attacked the US

What was siege of Savannah?

• 2nd bloodiest battle of Revolutionary War; won by the Loyalists

• Surprise attack on British troops by the Patriots

• Colonists attacking the US

Who wanted independence from Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Who did NOT want independence from Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Why did the Patriots WANT independence?

• They didn’t have money and wanted to prosper economically

• They wanted to create their own laws and ruled

• They wanted to name their own colony

Which battle broke the British stronghold on Georgia?

• Siege of Savannah

• Battle of Kettle Creek

Which battle was a defeat for the Patriots?

• Siege of Savannah

• Battle of Kettle Creek