Which of the following would have been considered a Loyalist?

A) A person who supported the Revolutionary War and independence

B) A member of Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence

C) An officer in the Continental Army who served under Washington

D) A person who wanted the colonies to remain part of Britain's empire

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Arnie

20 July, 13:59

Which of the following would have been considered a Loyalist?

A) A person who supported the Revolutionary War and independence

B) A member of Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence

C) An officer in the Continental Army who served under Washington

D) A person who wanted the colonies to remain part of Britain's empire

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Mollie · Answer 1

The answer is D. Patriots want independence, Loyalists want to be dependent

Micah · Answer 2

D) A person who wanted the colonies to remain part of Britain's empire.

Explanation:

The most widely recognized characteristic among all Loyalists was an inborn conservatism combined with a profound commitment to the homeland and the crown. Numerous supporters at first encouraged control in the battle for provincial rights and were just crashed into dynamic support by radical individual pioneers who condemned as Tories all who might not go along with them.