Loyalist - Grade 5

Between 1756-1763, there was a war between many countries in the world. This was called the __________.

• Seven Years War

• World War I

• Revolutionary War

• Thirteen Colony War

Why did the British government decide to tax the people living in North America after the Seven Years War?

• They were greedy and wanted more money.

• The War cost a lot of money.

• To pay for their housing.

• To punish American colonists.

Many American colonists were angry about extra taxes. Why?

• They didn't see themselves as British. They saw themselves as American.

• They were happy to contribute to the war efforts.

Many Americans protested the extra taxes. This started a ___________.​ ​

• rebellion

• war

• fight

• agrument

On July 4th, 1776 the Thirteen Colonies declared their freedom and a war broke out between them and British. This war was called the ​ (a)  

• American Revolution

• Rebellion

• War

• Seven Years War

Many Americans did not want to fight in the American Revolution and stayed loyal to Britain. These colonists were called the ​ (a)  

• Loyalists

• Americans

• British Colonists

People who wanted America to become an independent country were called the ​ (a)  

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Many people who supported Britain were First Nations and ​Black People.

• True

• False

Many Black colonists who fought for the British were promised freedom from slavery.

• True

• False

Black people were treated fairly after being granted freedom.

• True

• False