Loyalists v. Patriots

Which word means a person in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to become independent from Great Britain?

• loyalist
• patriot
• neutral
• tory

Which word means separation from or freedom from control by another country or government?

• treason
• independence
• tyrant
• resolution

Which word means a person in the American colonies who opposed independence and wanted the colonies to remain under the control of the king and Great Britain?

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Neutral
• Colonist

Thomas Jefferson , John Adams, George Washington , Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Patrick Henry, Ben Franklin, Nathan Hale, Mercy Otis Warren - These people are

• famous loyalists
• famous patriots
• famous neutrals
• famous landmarks

Which word means a person guilty of betraying their country?

• traitor
• independent
• representative
• tyrant

This person was King of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution.

• King Louis
• King Ferdinand
• King George III
• King Charles

A person who supported colonial independence from England was called a

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Neutralist
• Tory

A person who didn't choose a side in the American Revolution was called a

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Neutralist
• Tory

A person who wished to stay a British colony and supported the King was called a

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Neutralist
• Kingsman

"The King's power comes from God, so it is wrong to oppose or go against the King."

• Patriot

• Loyalist