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33 Cards in this Set
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The colonists were split into these 3 groups |
1.Patriots 2.Loyalists 3.Neutralists |
Patriots- were against King Gorge the 3rd Loyalists- were loyal to the king Neutralists- no sides |
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What kinds of jobs did loyalists have? |
Politicians,rich landowners, religous leaders |
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About how many of the colonists were loyalists? |
1/5-loyalists 2/5-patriots 2/5-neutralists |
It's a fraction |
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What was Thomas Hutchinson's job? |
Royal Govener |
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Why was he so hated? |
He always sided with the loyalists against the patriots |
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What did Hutchinson wear? |
A black coat and hat |
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Why was he against independence? |
A. He thought the colonists couldn't govern them selves with out Britain. B. He said king gorge the 3rd knew best. C. He said that the colonists needed to be protected against other countries. |
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What did patriots do to embarrass Hutchison |
They printed letters from him written to the king in the news paper |
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What was Jonathan Boucher's job? |
Religous leader |
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What did Boucher wear? |
Dark suit, priest collar and glasses |
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He argued against independence because |
A. They should obey laws for there own good. B. Disobeying the king was like disobeying God. C. Independence could lead to war |
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What did Boucher always have with him? |
A loaded gun |
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What was Lord Dunmores's real name? |
John Murray |
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What did dunmore wear? |
fancy clothes |
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Why did he argue against independence? |
A. Britain knows what's best B. You must obey or you are a traitor C. Britain has the right to tax people |
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Why did he move his family to British warship? |
For his family's safety |
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What did Dunmore promise slaves? |
Freedom |
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Was Franklin's always in favor of independence? |
No, he hoped Britain would start treating them fairly |
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What 4 jobs did he have? |
Writer Printer Inventor Scientist |
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What did he wear? |
Plain suit, glasses, and 2 hats in the winter |
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What was franklin REALLY GOOD at when people were arguing? |
Staying calm and helping people see each others side |
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What act did Franklin help repeal? |
The Stamp act |
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Why did he favor independence? |
A. Britain would continue to make unfair laws B. Colonists shouldn't trust England C. He believed the colonists could govern them selves |
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What was mercy Otis warren's job and where was she from? |
She was a writer born in Massachusetts |
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What did she wear? |
A Blue dress and bonnet |
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What did the britain do to upset her and her husband? |
Harsh treatment of the colonists |
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Why did she favor independence? |
A. Laws and taxes were unfair B. Britain was too far away to know what's best C. Women would have more rights |
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Where did Samuel Adams live? |
Massachusetts |
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Why was she know as the patriot with the pen? |
She loved to write |
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How did he speak in public? |
Low careful voice |
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What did Samuel wear? |
Military coat/hat, powdered wig |
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He favored independence because? |
A. Colonists couldn't afford to pay taxes B. Unfair for the king to choose the Govener C. Power yo change unfair laws |
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Sam Adams helped organize a group of people called ________________________ |
The Sons of Liberty |
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