Many merchants remained loyal to Great Britain primarily because they had ties to Britain's businesses and resources. This connection provided them with economic stability and trade opportunities that they were hesitant to lose by supporting the patriots.
Why did many merchants remain loyal to Great Britain?
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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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