Why were Loyalists called "Tories"?

The Tory political party in England supported the King

Why did the British want to attack Charles Town?

To use as a base for conquering the South

Why were patriots called "Whigs"?

The Whig political party in England supported the Americans

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American Revolution III

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1
Colonists who wanted to be left alone and not join either side were called...
Loyalists
Patriots
Tories
Neutral
2
Who were patriots?
Colonists wanting trade with England only
Colonists wanting American rights protected
Colonists that fought in the French and Indian War
Colonists loyal to the King
3
How did South Carolina vote on the independence question on July 1, 1776?
Yes
No
4
In South Carolina's first independent Constitution of 1776, who was elected "president"?
Edward Rutledge
John Rutledge
Christopher Gadsden
Henry Middleton
5
What is NOT a reason the upcountry colonists supported the King?
They needed the British Army's support in case of Indian war
They weren't bothered by British taxes
They supported independence
They had many disagreements with lowcountry patriot elite
6
Who were loyalists?
Colonists that supported mercantilism
Colonists wanting American independence
Colonists that wanted to stay loyal to the King
Colonists that fought in the French and Indian War
7
After the Treaty of Ninety-six was broken, what did patriots call the war in the upcountry?
The Long Winter March
The Cold War
The Ice War
The Snow Campaign
8
On what date was independence announced to the public?
July 3, 1776
July 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
July 5, 1776
9
Identify the treaty between loyalists and patriots pledging not to fight each other.
Treaty of Columbia
Treaty of Augusta
Treaty of Ninety-Six
Treaty of Charles Town
10
Why were Loyalists called "Tories"?
The Tory political party in England supported the King
The Tory party in England supported American independence
The Tory party in England supported the patriots
The Tory party in England supported the Sons of Liberty
11
Many patriots lived in the___________, while many loyalists lived in the ______________.
Upcountry / Coastal areas
Upcountry / lowcountry
Upcountry / Mountains
Lowcountry / Upcountry
12
Why did the British want to attack Charles Town?
The British navy could easily enter Charles Town harbor
To use as a base for conquering the South
Wanted to capture George Washington
Wanted to enjoy the warm weather
13
What suprisingly "saved the day" at the Battle of Sullivan's Island?
Large cannons
Sea shells
A hurricane destroyed the British navy
Palmetto Logs
14
How did South Carolina vote on the independence question on July 2, 1776
No
Yes
15
Why were patriots called "Whigs"?
Many loyalist leaders wore wigs
The Whig political party in England supported the loyalists
The Whig political party in England supported the Americans
Many patriot leaders wore wigs

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