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Why did James get into a fight with his best friend?
Because he called James a Tory.
What is “tarred and feathered”?
Tarring and feathering is a form of public torture and humiliation that dates back to at least the 12th century in England. The process involved stripping the victim, applying hot tar to their body, and then covering them with feathers so that the feathers stuck to the tar.
How long did it take for the family to reach Quebec?
It took 4 weeks to reach the border to Quebec.
What did the king promise to each Loyalist?
The King promised each Loyalist a free grant of land to replace the property they had lost.
What is a Tory?
A Tory is a name that was given by the rebels to those who were still loyal to King George III of England, in other words, Loyalists.
What is Lawyer Cook’s message to the family?
Lawyer Cook's message to the family was to flee and leave for another country, as they were in danger of imprisonment, as the Rebels were arresting Tories for treason.
How did father escape from jail?
Father and his cellmate captured the jailer while they were being served supper. Then they headed for the woods and were fortunate enough to meet a group of Mohawks who guided them to safety. After that, they signed up for the army.
After Sorel, where did the family move?
After living in Sorel, the family moved to Newark (now Niagara-on-the-Lake) on the Niagara River.
What is a Rebel?
The Rebels are people who want to start a rebellion against Britain and King George III of England because they thought that the taxes were too high, which in other words, Patriots.
What crime has Father been charged with?
Father has been charged with treason, which was the act of betraying one’s country.
What do you think Colonel Butler’s Rangers were?
Colonel Butler’s Rangers were a Loyalist guerrilla regiment that fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War.
What did the Jones’ family build on their new land?
On their new land, the Jones family built log cabins with dirt floors, fireplaces made of stone and mud, and a blanket for a door until proper structures could be finished.
The Continental Congress ordered that “All Tories must hand over their arms” explain what this means.
This meant that all Loyalists or Tories must hand over their weapons, which in this case, were muskets. This was ordered by the Continental Congress.
Who are Mary and Pete?
Mary and Pete were slaves.
What did the French Villagers think about James and the other Loyalist families?
The French Villagers didn’t like the Loyalists families because they took up all of their space, and they wanted them to leave.
What kind of crops and trees did they plant?
They planted wheat and corn as crops, and also planted apple, peach, and cherry trees to provide fruit in future years.
What is Thomas Jones’ job?
Farmer
Which item did James bring with him?
James brought a small wooden house and wagon with him, as it was carved by his father when he was small.
Father came home one day looking sad, why was he sad and what did this mean for the family?
Father came home sad because he announced that “the war is over, the rebels have won.” This meant that the family could not return to their old farm, since it had been taken and sold to the Patriots, leaving them without a home.
Who is the best teacher in the world?
Ms Ray. (First one to get 100% homework submission rate from 7-5)