4) Which statement correctly compares the demographics of Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution? (Page 19-20)

Question

A) Loyalists were exclusively White, while Patriots were often more ethnically diverse.
B) Loyalists and Patriots were both Anglican and opposed the arrival of other religions in the colonies.
C) Patriots were often from a higher social class, while Loyalists were poor and relied on British aid.
D) Loyalists and Patriots both came from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Answer 1

The correct statement comparing the demographics of Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution is:

D) Loyalists and Patriots both came from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds.

This statement acknowledges that both groups were not monolithic; they included individuals from different social classes, ethnicities, and backgrounds.