Question

Why did patriots and loyalists turn on each other in the South during the Revolutionary War?(1 point) Responses The loyalists wanted the cash crops that the patriots had. The loyalists wanted the cash crops that the patriots had. The loyalists were upset that enslaved people were freed by the British. The loyalists were upset that enslaved people were freed by the British. The patriots resented the actions of the British and anyone loyal to them. The patriots resented the actions of the British and anyone loyal to them. The patriots needed more food and supplies from the loyalists to keep fighting.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The patriots resented the actions of the British and anyone loyal to them.

During the Revolutionary War, tensions ran high between patriots (those seeking independence from British rule) and loyalists (those supporting British authority). The conflict often led to violent confrontations between these groups, as patriots viewed loyalists as enemies of their cause and as supporters of oppression. This dynamic was particularly pronounced in the Southern colonies, where conflict over social, economic, and political loyalties intensified the rivalry.