Question

Which statement best summarizes the possible motives of a loyalist and a patriot?(1 point)
Responses

A patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.
A patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.

A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.
A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.

A loyalist wanted to protect their property from Britain, and a patriot wanted freedom for enslaved people.
A loyalist wanted to protect their property from Britain, and a patriot wanted freedom for enslaved people.

A patriot wanted to uphold prior land agreements, and a loyalist wanted to erase large debts owed to British creditors.

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The statement that best summarizes the possible motives of a loyalist and a patriot is:

**A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.**

This reflects the fundamental ideological divide between loyalists who wanted to maintain their allegiance to the British Crown, and patriots who sought more autonomy and representation in governance.