Which statement correctly compares the demographics of Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution?(1 point)

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Patriots were often from a higher social class, while Loyalists were poor and relied on British aid.
Patriots were often from a higher social class, while Loyalists were poor and relied on British aid.

Loyalists and Patriots were both Anglican and opposed the arrival of other religions in the colonies.
Loyalists and Patriots were both Anglican and opposed the arrival of other religions in the colonies.

Loyalists were exclusively White, while Patriots were often more ethnically diverse.
Loyalists were exclusively White, while Patriots were often more ethnically diverse.

Loyalists and Patriots both came from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: Loyalists and Patriots both came from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Both groups included individuals from different social classes, ethnicities, and religious affiliations, though there were some demographic trends within each group. For instance, many Loyalists were wealthier landowners, while Patriots included a mix of social classes.