Question

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

Answer 1

C

Both Loyalists and Patriots came from a wide range of ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds — neither side was monolithic.