American Revolution Patriots & Loyalists

In a school play about the American Revolution, Aiden is playing the role of an African American who joined the British forces. What was the main reason for his character to join the British forces?

• His character was promised freedom

• His character wanted to fight for the United States

• His character was forced to join

• His character was not allowed to join

During a history class discussion on the American Revolution, Rohan asked, 'Why did some Native American nations side with the British during the American Revolution, Abigail?'

• Abigail replied, 'They wanted to maintain their autonomy'

• Nora interjected, 'They wanted to support the colonists'

• Rohan speculated, 'They were forced to join'

• Another student suggested, 'They were promised land'

What role did women play in the American Revolution?

• Providing support and resources for the war efforts

• Fighting on the battlefield

• Leading political movements

• Staying neutral and not participating

What was the requirement for white men to run for office in Maryland under the 1776 constitution?

• Own 1,000 pounds of property

• Own 5,000 pounds of property

• Be wealthy and influential

• Have military experience

Why did some property owners hesitate to join the American Revolution?

• They were already collecting taxes and at the top of society

• They were afraid of losing their land and livelihood

• They were not interested in politics

• They were loyal to the British crown

What motivated poor or non-property owning white men to join the war efforts?

• The promise of money and land

• Their desire for independence

• Pressure from their families

• They were forced to join

What was the initial response to the call for arms in Massachusetts in 1775?

• 12 regiments were formed

• No one joined the war efforts

• Only a few individuals enlisted

• The response was mixed

What did Congress recommend in 1777 when voluntary enlistment quotas weren't being met?

• A draft

• Increasing the enlistment incentives

• Disbanding the continental army

• Seeking help from other countries

Why was the decision to join the American Revolution murky for many people?

• The stakes were high and the outcomes unclear

• There was no interest in fighting for independence

• The British offered better incentives

• The colonists were not united

How did the American Revolution change the course of American history?

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It established the United States as an independent nation

• It ended slavery in the colonies

• It resulted in a peaceful resolution with Britain