Question

1. patriots were colonists who: a) supported british rule b) remained neutral during the war c) supported independence from britain d) fought for the british during the war 17. loyalists were colonists who: a) supported independence from britain b) remained neutral during the war c) fought against the british army d) supported british rule 18. which role did women play during the revolutionary war? a) they were not involved in the war effort b) they served as generals in the continental army c) they provided essential support through activities like nursing, managing farms, and fundraising d) they were primarily loyalists and opposed the revolution 19. african americans participated in the revolutionary war by: a) only fighting for the british b) only fighting for the patriots c) fighting for both sides in hopes of gaining freedom d) avoiding involvement due to slavery 20. the treaty of paris (1783) resulted in: a) the united states gaining independence and land up to the mississippi river b) the british regaining control of the colonies c) the continuation of hostilities between britain and the united states d) france gaining control of american territories

Explanation:

1. Patriots in the American - Revolutionary context were colonists who wanted independence from Britain.
2. Loyalists were those who remained loyal to British rule.
3. Women provided support through non - combat roles like nursing, farm management, and fundraising during the Revolutionary War.
4. African Americans fought on both sides in hopes of achieving freedom.
5. The Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the war and granted the United States independence and land up to the Mississippi River.

Answer:

1. c) Supported independence from Britain
2. d) Supported British rule
3. c) They provided essential support through activities like nursing, managing farms, and fundraising
4. c) Fighting for both sides in hopes of gaining freedom
5. a) The United States gaining independence and land up to the Mississippi River