The American Revolution Glossary

In general, Patriots & loyalists refer definitely the people who _____

• A. Love travelling around the world

• B. Love their hobbies

• C. Love their country and they are ready to sacrifice to defend their country against enemies.

• D. None of the above

The key term, “Militia” means ________

• A. A group of plumbers

• B. A group of people who are NOT professional soldiers

• C. A group of people who are professional soldiers

• D. None of the above

The key term, “Redcoat”, is a nickname given to the _______

• A. Colonists

• B. Settlers

• C. British soldiers

• D. None of the above

In the context of the American Revolution, _____ were the Americans who sided with the rebels against Great Britain

• A. The Patriots

• B. The loyalists

• C. The Tories

• D. None of the above

The key term, “Sons of Liberty”, refers to ______

• A. Loyalists

• B. Patriots

• C. Tories

• D. None of the above

The _______________refers to the American government during the Revolutionary War

• A. Continental progress

• B. Continental Congress

• C. Continental Development

• D. None of the above

In the context of the American Revolution, the synonym of loyalists can be ______

• A. Patriots

• B. Tories

• C. Tourists

• D. None of the above

The secret society formed to oppose and protest the British policies and taxes was called __________

• A. Sons of Our Sons

• B. Liberty of Sons

• C. Sons of Liberty

• D. None of the above