Question

1. in the american revolution, what did the word independence mean to the colonist?

freedom from paying taxes to britain
the right to trade only with britain
freedom from british rule and the ability to govern themselves
the right to choose a new british king

1. during the american revolution, who was considered a loyalist?

someone who supported independence from britain
a colonist who remained loyal to the british king
a soldier fighting for the continental army
a person who helped write the declaration of independence

Explanation:

• Question 11: The American Revolution was about the colonies seeking to break free from British rule. Independence meant not being under British governance and being able to self - govern. Paying taxes was one of the grievances, but independence was a more comprehensive concept. Trading only with Britain was a restriction under British rule, not what independence meant. Choosing a new British king would still imply some form of British connection, which is not what independence was about.
• Question 12: Loyalists, by definition, were those who remained loyal to the British crown. Those who supported independence were Patriots. Soldiers in the Continental Army were fighting for independence (Patriots). People who helped write the Declaration of Independence were also on the side of independence (Patriots).

Answer:

1. Freedom from British rule and the ability to govern themselves
2. A colonist who remained loyal to the British king