Question

Which statement about the Loyalists is true? Many Loyalists were from the wealthiest families. Large landowners generally did not become Loyalists. Very few enslaved African Americans supported the Loyalists. Most Loyalists were from the Middle Colonies.

Answer 1

The statement "Many Loyalists were from the wealthiest families" is true. Loyalists, or those who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, included a significant number of individuals from wealthy and prominent families. Many Loyalists had economic interests tied to British rule, which influenced their decision to side with the Crown. While there were Loyalists from various backgrounds and regions, notable figures often came from the upper echelons of society.