Question
Which statement best summarizes the possible motives of a loyalist and a patriot? (Page 2)
A) A patriot wanted to uphold prior land agreements, and a loyalist wanted to erase large debts owed to British creditors.
B) patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.
C) A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.
D) A loyalist wanted to protect their property from Britain, and a patriot wanted freedom for enslaved people.
A) A patriot wanted to uphold prior land agreements, and a loyalist wanted to erase large debts owed to British creditors.
B) patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.
C) A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.
D) A loyalist wanted to protect their property from Britain, and a patriot wanted freedom for enslaved people.
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The best statement that summarizes the possible motives of a loyalist and a patriot is:
**C) A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.**
This option accurately reflects the fundamental differences between loyalists, who sought to maintain their allegiance to Britain, and patriots, who desired greater autonomy and representation in governance.
**C) A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.**
This option accurately reflects the fundamental differences between loyalists, who sought to maintain their allegiance to Britain, and patriots, who desired greater autonomy and representation in governance.