Question

During the pre-Revolutionary War period, approximately how was the American population divided among Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists?(1 point) Responses One-third were Loyalists, one-third were Patriots, and one-third were Neutralists One-third were Loyalists, one-third were Patriots, and one-third were Neutralists Most were Patriots, with very few Loyalists or Neutralists Most were Patriots, with very few Loyalists or Neutralists Two-thirds were Loyalists and one-third were Patriots Two-thirds were Loyalists and one-third were Patriots Half were Neutralists and the rest were divided between Loyalists and Patriots

Answer 1

During the pre-Revolutionary War period, it is estimated that about one-third of the American population were Loyalists, one-third were Patriots, and one-third were Neutralists. This means the correct response is:

**One-third were Loyalists, one-third were Patriots, and one-third were Neutralists.**