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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.
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.
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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 reflects the fundamental ideological divide between loyalists who wanted to maintain their allegiance to the British Crown, and patriots who sought more autonomy and representation in governance.
