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e) Many Loyalists were physically assaulted for expressing their views, as the war was, in many ways, a civil war.
During the American Revolution, the Loyalists, or Tories as they were often called, expressed loyalty to the British Crown and experienced significant persecution. They were often subjected to social ostracism, violence, and confiscation of their property. Many were forced to flee to Canada, the Caribbean, or Britain, as the conflict was not just a war for independence but also involved deep internal divisions that often resulted in brutal retributions.
Which of the following is true regarding the treatment of those who remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution?
Question 19 options:
a) A number of captured Loyalists were sold into slavery in Canada because the number of African-American slaves had hit an all-time low.
b) There had been so few Loyalists in the Revolution in the first place that the presence of Loyalists largely went unnoticed after the war.
c) Patriots welcomed Loyalists back as a key part of the new nation, emphatically establishing forgiveness as the foundation of the country.
d) Loyalists always kept their property but sometimes had to share a percentage of their earnings as part of their repentance.
e) Many Loyalists were physically assaulted for expressing their views, as the war was, in many ways, a civil war.
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