Which statement best summarizes the possible motives of a loyalist and a patriot?(1 point)
Responses
A patriot wanted to uphold prior land agreements, and a loyalist wanted to erase large debts owed to British creditors.
A patriot wanted to uphold prior land agreements, and a loyalist wanted to erase large debts owed to British creditors.
A loyalist wanted to protect their property from Britain, and a patriot wanted freedom for enslaved people.
A loyalist wanted to protect their property from Britain, and a patriot wanted freedom for enslaved people.
A patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.
A patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.
A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.
A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.
1 answer
The best statement that summarizes the possible motives of a loyalist and a patriot is:
A loyalist wanted to remain a British citizen, and a patriot wanted a say in new British laws and regulations.
This captures the essence of the loyalist's desire for loyalty to the British Crown and the patriot's desire for greater representation and independence.
