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Answer 3 out of 4 questions correctly.

During the Revolutionary War, the Thirteen Colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain. But the war also divided the colonists themselves, forcing neighbors, friends, and family members to take sides. Those who supported independence from Britain were called

Patriots,

while those who wished to remain connected to Britain were called

Loyalists.

For each perspective below, decide whether the person would likely be a Patriot or a

Loyalist.

	Patriot	Loyalist
I am the royal governor of South Carolina. I was appointed by the king and believe in upholding the Crown's authority.
I work hard to support my family as a shopkeeper in Baltimore. I want my taxes to go to a government that understands life in North America, not politicians across the ocean.
I am a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. My study of history has convinced me that governments must derive their power from the consent of the governed, but we are not allowed to send representatives to Parliament.
I am a merchant in New York City who imports tea and other luxury goods from India and other British colonies. My business depends on stable trade routes and strong ties with British suppliers.