- 1. In 'Liberty's Exiles: American Loyalists in the Revolutionary World,' historian Maya Jasanoff offers an intricate and compelling narrative that sheds light on the experiences of Loyalists who remained faithful to the British crown during the American Revolution. This meticulously researched work delves into the lives of those who fled their homes in the newly emerging United States, highlighting how their loyalties shaped their destinies and influenced the fabric of global revolutions. Jasanoff not only chronicles the challenges faced by these exiles as they sought refuge in places such as Canada, the Caribbean, and Britain, but she also examines the broader implications of their displacement, revealing how their stories intersect with issues of identity, nationality, and political allegiance. Through rich personal accounts and a wealth of historical context, 'Liberty's Exiles' reinterprets the narrative of the American Revolution, encouraging readers to reconsider the complexities of loyalty and the multifaceted nature of freedom in a time of upheaval.
Approximately how many Loyalists left the United States after the Revolution?
A) 10,000
B) 60,000
C) 100,000
D) 250,000
- 2. Which British colony received the largest number of Loyalist refugees?
A) Nova Scotia
B) Jamaica
C) Britain
D) India
- 3. What was the name of the settlement founded by Black Loyalists in Sierra Leone?
A) New York
B) Freetown
C) Libertyville
D) Georgestown
- 4. What was the main British port of departure for Loyalists leaving America?
A) Philadelphia
B) Charleston
C) New York
D) Boston
- 5. Which Caribbean island became home to many Loyalist planters?
A) Jamaica
B) Cuba
C) Barbados
D) Hispaniola
- 6. Which British official was instrumental in organizing Loyalist evacuation?
A) Sir Guy Carleton
B) Lord Cornwallis
C) King George III
D) Thomas Gage
- 7. What year did the major Loyalist evacuation from New York occur?
A) 1790
B) 1781
C) 1776
D) 1783
- 8. Which new Canadian province was created due to Loyalist settlement?
A) Ontario
B) New Brunswick
C) Quebec
D) Manitoba
- 9. What was the name of the document that promised freedom to slaves who joined the British?
A) The Dunmore Proclamation
B) The Philipsburg Proclamation
C) The Liberty Declaration
D) The Emancipation Proclamation
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