Indepndence: freedom from control of another country
100
"I'm an inventor, writer, printer, and scientist from Pennsylvania. I tried to convince the British government to be more fair but they wouldn't compromise."
Benjamin Franklin
100
"Christians have a special duty to obey British laws because disobeying the king is like disobeying God."
- Jonathan Boucher
100
Identify which picture is Samuel Adams. Was he a loyalist or Patriot?
Patriot
Tip: Long hair, half smile
200
Define "Loyalists"
Loyalist: Colonist who argued that the colonies should not separate from Britain.
200
"I'm the governor of Massachusetts and I strictly favor the Stamp Act. I am one of the most hated men in the colonies."
Thomas Hutchinson
200
"I am a well-known religious leader in Maryland. I used my sermons to spread my viewpoints."
Jonathan Boucher
200
Identify the picture of Jonathon Boucher. Was he a loyalist or Patriot?
Loyalist
Tip: Glasses
300
Define "Patriot"
Patriot: Colonist who argued in favor of independence from Britain.
300
"I'm not sure who knows best. I don't think I want to see a war between Britain and the colonies. Then again, I hate taxes."
- A neutral colonist
300
"I am the governor of Virginia who attacked the homes of many patroiot traitors. I promised to free slaves that would help me."
Lord Dunmore
300
Identify Lord Dunmore. Was he a loyalist or patriot?
Loyalist
Tip: Hat with feather
400
Define "Neutralists"
Neautralist: Colonist who was undecided about independence from Britain.
400
"I am a politician from Massachusetts who formed the Sons of Liberty. We led the Boston Tea Party to fight unfair taxes."
Samuel Adams
400
"The colonists can not govern themselves without Britain to guide them! They need Britain to help protect them against other countries. The king is experienced and wise."
- Thomas Hutchinson
400
Identify the picture of Benjamin Franklin. Was he a loyalist or patriot?
Patriot
Tip: Long wavy hair, wrinkles
500
Define "traitors"
Traitor: A person guilty of acting against his or her own country.
500
"I am a writer from Massachusetts. My poems and plays attacked the loyalists."
Mercy Otis Warren
500
"Families in the colonies have a hard time earning enough money to pay for expansive British goods. Britain is just too far away to understand our struggles!"
- Mercy Otis Warren
500
Identify a the picture of Thomas Hutchinson. Was he a loyalist or patriot?