Patriots and Loyalists

What were some of the causes of the American Revolution?

• High taxes with representation, open trade, and no British military presence

• Low taxes with representation, free trade, and strong British military presence

• No taxes with representation, unrestricted trade, and no British military presence

• Taxation without representation, restrictions on trade, and British military presence

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Who were some key figures in the patriot movement?

• Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams

• Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, Genghis Khan

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which key figure WAS NOT apart of the Patriots?

• John Adams

• Thomas Hutchinson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

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CCSS.RL.8.9

What were the main complaints of the patriots against the British government?

• Taxation without representation, lack of self-governance, and restrictions on trade and industry.

• Desire for higher taxes, more government control, and stricter trade regulations.

• No grievances, complete satisfaction with the British government, and full support for their policies.

• Taxation with representation, lack of self-governance, and restrictions on trade and industry.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Who was known as the 'Father of the American Revolution'? (Trick Question)

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

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What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the patriot movement?

• Supporting British policies and laws

• Advocating for peaceful negotiations with the British government

• Encouraging colonists to remain loyal to the British crown

• Organizing protests, boycotts, and acts of resistance against British policies

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What were some reasons why people chose to remain loyal to the British crown?

• Stability, security, economic ties, and fear of uncertainty

• Desire for independence

• Lack of knowledge about the revolution

• Hatred towards the British

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CCSS.RI.4.3

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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CCSS.RI.4.3

Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War? (Trick Question)

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Treaty of Paris 1783

• The Articles of Confederation

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the primary purpose of the Continental Congress?

• To draft the Constitution

• To establish a new form of government

• To coordinate the colonial resistance against British policies

• To negotiate peace with the British

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