Why did loyalists oppose separation from England? Select the two correct answers.

Question

(1 point)
They wanted to continue to resist the Intolerable Acts.
They feared a loss of property.
They argued independence would upset France.
They were worried about mob rule.
They claimed the Declaration of Independence was not forceful enough.

Answer 1

The two correct answers as to why loyalists opposed separation from England are:

1. They feared a loss of property.
2. They were worried about mob rule.

These reasons reflect the loyalists' concerns about economic security and the potential for chaos in the absence of British authority.