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

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

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

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.

Answer 1

The correct statement that compares the demographics of Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution is:

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

This statement accurately reflects the fact that both Loyalists (those loyal to the British Crown) and Patriots (those who sought independence from Britain) included individuals from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.