An American Family History

The Association Test was a loyalty oath that men were required to sign to declare their support for the Patriot cause. It was often administered by local Committees of Safety, and refusing to sign could result in social ostracism.

"We, the subscribers do hereby solemnly engage and promise that we will, to the utmost of our powers, at the risque of our lives and fortunes, with arms, oppose the hostile proceedings of the British fleets and Armies against the United American Colonies."