7th grade SGO

Which of the following definitions best describes a Loyalist during the American Revolution

• American Colonist who supported the British Government during the American Revolution

• American Colonist who supported the British Government but also wanted independence from them.

• American Colonist who supported independence from the British Government

• American Colonist who supported independence from the British Government but also disagreed with their laws.

Which of the following definitions best describes a Patriot during the American Revolution?

• American Colonist who supported the British Government during the American Revolution

• American Colonists who supported the British Government but also wanted independence from them.

• American colonists who supported independence from the British Government

• American colonists who supported independence from the British Government but also disagreed with their laws

What is the purpose of the document "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms"?

• To explain why the Colonists decided to fight Great Britian

• To Inform the American Colonists about the necessary role of Great Britian in their lives

• To persuade colonists to stay loyal to the British crown

• Both A and C

According to the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", which of the following is NOT a reason why the colonists took up arms against Britian?

• The colonists believed they no longer needed resources from Great Britian

• The colonists believed they needed to fight for their independence

• the colonists believed they needed to protect their property from the British

• The colonists believed they were being unfairly treated by Britian

Which Americans would agree with Chalmers "Plain Truth"?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Americans who sympathize with both sides

• All delegates of the Continental Congress who sympathize with both sides

Why does Chalmers think the Colonists should NOT go to war (select ALL that apply)?

• Great Britian is powerful

• The Colonists are better prepared

• Great Britian will fight hard to keep the United States

• The united States has many disadvantages

Which of the following best explains the illustrators point of view in the "Bostonians paying the Excise-Man"?

• The illustrator supported the Patriots and independence from Britian, viewing the Loyalists as wrongdoers

• The illustrator supported both the Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution

• The illustrator supported the Loyalists and the British crown, viewing the Patriots and wrongdoers

• The illustrator supported British East India Tea Company

Was the author of the document "Tarred and Feathered" a loyalist or a patriot?

• loyalist

• patriot

Which line in the document makes you think that?

• The most shocking cruelty occurred a few nights ago, upon a poor old man named Malcolm.

• Under torture, they demanded him to curse the King, Governor, etc., which they could not make him do, but he still cried "curse all Traitors!"

• No person is safe.

• They gave him several severe whippings, at different parts of town.

Which of the following answers best defines propaganda?

• A paid notice that is published to attract customers

• information, typically biased or misleading, used to promote or publicize a political cause or point of view.

• Going to, reaching, or hitting the intended target

• Both A & C