Why did patriots and loyalists turn on each other in the South during the Revolutionary War?(1 point)

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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 loyalists wanted the cash crops that the patriots had.
The loyalists wanted the cash crops that the patriots had.

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.

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

During the Revolutionary War, tensions between patriots and loyalists became heightened as the conflict intensified, leading to conflicts and violence between the two groups, especially in the Southern colonies. Patriots viewed loyalists as traitors to the cause of independence and resented their support for British rule.