Question

drag the item from the item bank to its corresponding match.
pamphlet written by thomas paine that explained the patriot point of view in simple terms.
a colonist who supported great britain and wanted the colonies to remain part of britain.
a colonist who supported american independence from great britain.
the idea that political power should rest with the citizens instead of the government.
the crime of betraying one’s country; what the loyalists believed the patriots were committing.

Explanation:

Each description is matched to its corresponding key term from American Revolutionary Era vocabulary:

1. Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet explaining independence simply is Common Sense.
2. Colonists loyal to Britain are called Loyalists (or Tories).
3. Colonists supporting independence are Patriots.
4. The principle of power resting with citizens is popular sovereignty.
5. The crime of betraying one's country is treason.

Answer:

• Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the Patriot point of view in simple terms. → Common Sense
• A colonist who supported Great Britain and wanted the colonies to remain part of Britain. → Loyalist (or Tory)
• A colonist who supported American independence from Great Britain. → Patriot
• The idea that political power should rest with the citizens instead of the government. → Popular Sovereignty
• The crime of betraying one's country; what the Loyalists believed the Patriots were committing. → Treason