Question

by the eve of the revolution, colonists were divided about whether the thirteen colonies should separate from great britain. patriots wanted independence. loyalists thought that the thirteen colonies should remain a part of great britain. read each opinion. then decide if a person with that opinion would most likely have been a patriot or a loyalist. i am an enslaved person. i heard that the british might give freedom to enslaved people who support them. i fear the violence and instability that often comes with political change. representatives of the crown are corrupt and smug. laws passed by parliament take power away from the local government in my home colony of massachusetts.

Explanation:

1. Enslaved people hoping for freedom from the British would likely support the British, so they would be Loyalists.
2. Fear of violence and instability from political change indicates a preference for the status - quo, which is a Loyalist view.
3. Criticizing crown representatives suggests dissatisfaction with British rule, a Patriot sentiment.
4. Resenting laws that take power from local government shows opposition to British authority, a Patriot view.

Answer:

1. Loyalist
2. Loyalist
3. Patriot
4. Patriot