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Many Lowcountry planters paid lots of taxes and supported rebellion, but in the Backcountry, most

colonists opposed rebelling and were known as these

ANSWER CHOICES
a: patriots
b: sons of Liberty
c: whigs
d: loyalist

Pleaseee helpppp

User Niel Ryan
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Answer:

Correct answer is d: loyalist

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct as patriots is the expression used for the colonists who opposed Britain and fought in the revolution.

B is not correct as this was a revolutionary organization with a task to oppose imposition of British taxes in the colonies.

C is not correct as Whigs are members and supporters of one political party in Britain.

D is correct as loyalists who didn't wanted to fight against British government and remained on their side during the war.

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