Many merchants remained loyal to Great Britain because they had ties to Britain's businesses and resources. This connection provided them with economic stability and opportunities that they were reluctant to jeopardize by aligning with the revolutionary efforts of the patriots.
Why did many merchants remain loyal to Great Britain? (1 point) Responses They feared patriots would raise taxes on their goods. They feared patriots would raise taxes on their goods. They had ties to Britain's businesses and resources. They had ties to Britain's businesses and resources. They hoped Britain’s upcoming alliance with France would be profitable. They hoped Britain’s upcoming alliance with France would be profitable. Their Puritan faith bound them to the king.
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