Question
Why did many merchants remain loyal to Great Britain?
(1 point)
• They feared patriots would raise taxes on their goods.
O They had ties to Britain's businesses and resources.
O They hoped Britain's upcoming alliance with France would be profitable.
O Their Puritan faith bound them to the king.
(1 point)
• They feared patriots would raise taxes on their goods.
O They had ties to Britain's businesses and resources.
O They hoped Britain's upcoming alliance with France would be profitable.
O Their Puritan faith bound them to the king.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Many merchants remained loyal to Great Britain primarily because **they had ties to Britain's businesses and resources**. This connection often provided them with economic advantages, such as trade relationships and access to a broader market, which they were reluctant to abandon amid the growing tensions with the American colonies.