The Loyalists Who Continued to Support the Crown After Independence

question 85

Multiple Choice

The Loyalists who continued to support the crown after independence had been declared were more likely to be all of the following EXCEPT

• A) well educated.
• B) from among the older generation.
• C) affiliated with the Anglican Church.
• D) from New England.
• E) wealthy.

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