American Revolution

What significant action did the Continental Congress take shortly before the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• They formed the Continental Army

• They declared independence from Britain

• They signed a peace treaty with the British

• They established a new colonial government

In the period of the American Revolution, the Patriots would have likely agreed with which of the following statements?

• loyalty to the king was more important than self-governance

• the British had the right to tax the colonies to pay for the war

• Freedom was worth more than any British provision or protection

• The concept of liberty was overrated compared to a peaceful existence

What was the main conviction of the loyalists during the American Revolution?

• they believed in the necessity of a violent revolution

• they desired to remain united with the British Empire

• They were willing to fight for the colonies' independence

• THey advocated for increased autonomy within the British Empire

Which of the following statements would a Patriot MOST likely support during the American Revolutionary period?

• The colonies should have the right to self-governance

• The British Empire was generous and just in its taxing policies

• It's wise to be loyal to the British Empire under all circumstances.

• The American colonies should have been granted more seats in the British Parliament.

What were the sentiments of the loyalists towards the British during the American Revolution?

• They wished to maintain a strong connection with the British Empire.

• They sought to increase the colonies' influence in the British Parliament

• They wished to create a new political system independent from the British.

• They desired to discourage trade between the American colonies and other nations.

What statement would best represent the Patriot's viewpoint in the Revolutionary War?

• Colonial life should be free from Britain's control and taxation.

• The British provided all necessities that the colonies needed.

• The British were ruling in a way beneficial to all the colonies' businesses

• The colonies should seek to have a bigger representation in British ruling bodies.

What was a major disagreement between Patriots and loyalists during the American Revolution?

• patriots wanted independence from Britain, while loyalists did not.

• Patriots and loyalists disagreed on the type of currency to use

• Loyalists wanted to give women the right to vote, while Patriots disagreed.

• Patriots wanted a communist society, while loyalists desired a capitalist one

How would a loyalist most likely respond to the statement, " The American colonies deserve complete autonomy from Britain"?

• They would fully disagree, advocating for total secession from Britain

• They would disagree, believing the colonies benefit from the governance of the British Crown

• They would agree, noting the America's geographical distance from Britain necessitates autonomy

• THey would show indifference, highlighting that political decisions do not impact them personally

A person arguing that the American colonies should obey British laws and continue to pay taxes to the king would most likely be a

• patriot

• loyalist

• radical republican

• supporter of French rule

Which of the following statements would most likely come from a patriot during the American Revolution?

• The colonists have no right to protest against the king's laws

• we deserve the right to self-governance and independence from British rule.

• the colonists should respect British rulers and remain a part of the British Empire.

• We should increase our tax contributions to Britain, which protects us and gives us opportunities.