Question

Loyalists resided throughout the colonies. Many were royal officials, such as governors, judges, and customs officers. Loyalists also included wealthy merchants who benefited from trade and the protection of the British navy. They supported the power that gave them land, influence, and protection.Patriots also resided throughout the colonies. Many, but not all, were born in the colonies. Therefore, their loyalty was to the colonies, not Britain. Patriots desired the freedom to travel in North America beyond the colonies. They wanted to make their own laws and decisions.South Carolina provides an interesting study of the divide between loyalists and patriots. Some farmers in South Carolina were loyalists. They felt that their lives were comfortable. They did not want to revolt against the Crown and lose the protection of the king. In contrast, enslaved people and those who did not own land felt that independence would benefit them. Most Indigenous people were neutral at first. Many eventually sided with the British. They hoped doing so would protect them from settlers moving west.The main conflict between loyalists and patriots in South Carolina was not about independence from Britain. Rather, the conflict centered on the rights of English citizens in the colonies. Loyalists felt that the new laws and taxes violated their rights as British citizens. On the other hand, patriots did not think of themselves as English citizens. Whatever rights they might have had as English citizens had not been transferred to the colonies.

Which response best summarizes the motives of loyalists in South Carolina?(1 point)Responses
A) They wanted independence from the control of the king.
B) They wanted to continue benefiting from the protection of the king
C) They wanted more restrictive policies in the colonies.
D) They wanted independence so they could move west.

Answer 1

B) They wanted to continue benefiting from the protection of the king.