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What colonial-era group is being described by these facts? sided with Great Britain in the American Revolution, were also known as "Tories" or "King's Men," made up approximately 20% of the colonial population A) the Patriots

B) the Redeemers

C) the Loyalists

D) the Sons of Liberty

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C. The Loyalist

Step-by-step explanation:

The Loyalists, or "Tories" were American colonists who stayed loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution. It is estimated that up to 20% of the colonial population - almost 500,000, people- were on the Loyalist side of the conflict.

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Answer: C) the Loyalists

Step-by-step explanation:

The Loyalists were Americans that kept their loyalty to the British Empire during the American war. Despite the Patriots´persecution of them, approximately one-in-six Americans was a Loyalist during that period. Even before the war, a group of Philadelphia QUAKERS was persecuted because they were believed to show support for the British.

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