During the pre-Revolutionary War period, approximately how was the population divided among Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists? *

Question

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1/3rd were Loyalists, 1/3rd were Patriots, and 1/3rd were Neutralists
Most were Patriots, with very few Loyalists or Neutralists
2/3rds were Loyalists and 1/3rd were Patriots
Half were Neutralists and the rest were divided between Loyalists and Patriots

Answer 1

During the pre-Revolutionary War period, the population was generally estimated to be approximately one-third Loyalists, one-third Patriots, and one-third Neutralists. Therefore, the correct answer would be:

1/3rd were Loyalists, 1/3rd were Patriots, and 1/3rd were Neutralists.