Question

Maintaining peace is more important than going to war over rights we already have.

What type of colonist most likely made the statement?
A) A woman, because many colonial Woman feared war would result in loss of liberties
B) A loyalist because many loyalist believed that revolution was not worth the cost
C) A patriot because many patriots were property owners with a great deal to lose
D) A southern slave because slaves had little hope of achieving personal freedom in war

Answer 1

B) A loyalist because many loyalist believed that revolution was not worth the cost

Loyalists were citizens that were still loyal to Britain even while others were angry with their treatments. They believed that they still owed Britain, and that the revolution was only going to hurt the relationship.