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WorksheetsPatriots or Loyalistd or Neutral
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the name given to the group of colonists who wanted complete independence from Britain:
The Undecideds
The Conservatives
The Patriots
The Loyalists
What was the name given to the group of colonists who opposed independence from Britain?
The Loyalists
The Patriots
The Independents
The Undecideds
What was the name given to the group of colonists who wanted peaceful resolution?
The Loyalists
The Undecideds
The Tories
The Patriots
Which of the following statements about the Patriots is true?
Most of the Patriots were mostly poor, unskilled workers.
Most of the Patriots were British soldiers.
The Patriots were loyal to King George.
The Patriots were inspired by John Locke and the Magna Carta.
Which statement about the Undecideds is true?
The Undecideds were mostly large plantation owners.
The Undecideds were neutral and didn’t want to choose a side.
Most of the Undecideds were loyal to King George.
Most of the Undecideds were British Soldiers.
In which group might you find members of the Quaker faith?
The Undecideds
The Radicals
The Minute Men
The Patriots
The statement "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" demonstrates Patrick Henry's position as what?
An Undecided
A Conservative
A Patriot
A Loyalist
Which colonist is most likely to be a loyalist?
Colonist A: "No British soldiers are staying in my house!"
Colonist B: "We will throw the tea into Boston Harbor."
Colonist C: "It is time to cut the ties!"
Colonist D: "The king has protected us for many years. It would be treason to go against him."
Which idea from the Magna Carta influenced the Patriots?
That the nobles have a right to their property
That the Mayflower Compact was an illegal document
That kings, as well as the people, had to obey the law
That only the people had to obey the laws (kings and nobles were exempt)
Which belief, held by Patriots, is expressed in the statement below? "we... will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we had no voice or representation"
Belief in the fairness of the King
Belief that the stamp act will solve problems of government
Belief that government should be conducted by nobles
Belief that government should be by consent of the governed
