Debating Independence

Which group is not mentioned in the pie chart?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Neutrals

• British

Which of the following groups had connections to the British government?

• Quakers

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Native Americans

Which group is mentioned as having a backcountry presence among the Loyalists?

• Patriots

• Quakers

• British officials

• Native Americans

What was the consequence mentioned for buying from William Jackson? A) Financial gain B) Disgrace upon themselves and their posterity C) Legal action D) Increased taxes.

• Financial gain

• Disgrace upon themselves and their posterity

• Legal action

• Increased taxes

What was the relationship between resistance and reconciliation according to the image?

• They led to rebellion and independence

• They caused economic growth

• They resulted in peace treaties

• They led to cultural exchange.

What was the role of Charles Thomson in the document?

• President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• General

What was the historical context of the document related to the Congress's resolution?

• American Civil War

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• World War I

Which year did the meeting of the Sons of Liberty occur?

• 1773

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

What was the reaction of the Patriots towards the Loyalists after Lexington and Concord?

• They sought peace

• They increased attacks

• They ignored them

• They joined forces

What is one belief underlying Loyalist arguments?

• America is strong enough to stand on its own.

• No society enjoys greater liberty than the American colonies.

• Disputes among colonies will fade away.

• Britain has rejected compromise.