Quiz on Patriots and Loyalists

What is one of the major beliefs of the Patriots regarding rights?

• Rights can be taken away by the government.

• Rights cannot be taken away by the government.

• Rights should be given by the government.

• Rights are not important.

According to the Loyalists, what is the role of the British Empire?

• To weaken the American colonies.

• To unify and strengthen the British Empire.

• To provide independence to the colonies.

• To reduce taxes in the colonies.

What did the Patriots believe about British personnel?

• They were helpful and necessary.

• They were causing unnecessary violence.

• They were fair and just.

• They were improving the colonies.

What percentage of the white population were estimated to be Patriots?

• 15-20%

• 25-30%

• 40-45%

• 50-55%

Who were the primary supporters of the Loyalists among the white population?

• Poor farmers and small merchants

• Recent British immigrants

• Free African-Americans

• Native Americans

Which group was more likely to be Patriots among the minority population?

• Women

• Native Americans

• Free African-Americans

• Recent British immigrants

What did the Loyalists believe about the American colonies' ability to survive without Britain?

• The colonies would thrive without Britain.

• The colonies would be weak without Britain.

• The colonies would become independent without Britain.

• The colonies would have better representation without Britain.

"No taxation without reprsentation"

• Patriots

• Loyalist

Due to the distance from England did the Patriots feel they could fairly be reprsented?

• yes

• no

What was the demographics of the Patriots in colonial times?

• The Patriots were mainly enslaved individuals from Africa.
• The Patriots were predominantly white male landowners, farmers and merchants, primarily of British descent.

• The Patriots were primarily women and children from various ethnic backgrounds.
• The Patriots consisted mostly of Native Americans and French settlers.