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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 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 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.
A patriot wanted to continue selling goods using the mercantile system, and a loyalist wanted freedom from Britain.
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The statement that best 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 statement captures the fundamental differences in motivation between loyalists, who sought to maintain their allegiance to Britain, and patriots, who sought increased autonomy and representation.
