Question

short answer questions

1. why might a farmer choose a side based on their landowner’s beliefs?
2. what risks did colonists face depending on whether they were patriots, loyalists, or neutrals?
3. why did many african americans decide to join the british side during the revolution?
4. name two famous patriots mentioned in the text.
5. explain why some colonists chose to remain neutral during the revolution.

Explanation:

1. Farmers might rely on landowners for resources or leases. Aligning with landowner beliefs could ensure continued access to land and support.
2. Patriots faced arrest, property seizure, and violence from Loyalists and British forces. Loyalists risked retribution from Patriots, and neutrals could be seen as uncommitted by both sides and face suspicion or economic hardships.
3. The British promised freedom to enslaved African - Americans who joined their side, which was a powerful incentive.
4. Without the text, common famous Patriots include George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
5. Some colonists remained neutral to avoid violence, protect their property, or because they did not have strong political views or had economic ties to both sides.

Answer:

1. To maintain access to land and support.
2. Patriots: arrest, property seizure, violence; Loyalists: retribution from Patriots; Neutrals: suspicion, economic hardships.
3. Promise of freedom by the British.
4. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson (assuming common examples as text not provided).
5. To avoid violence, protect property, lack of strong political views or economic ties to both sides.