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Which statement about the Loyalists is true?

A. Most Loyalists were from the Middle Colonies.
B. Very few enslaved African Americans supported the Loyalists.
C. Large landowners generally did not become Loyalists.
D. Many Loyalists were from the wealthiest families.

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D ,I know this because back then it was about wealthy families so, i think it’s d.
User Tim Rutter
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It's D since the wealthy families weren't bothered by taxes and could support themselves. African Americans were Loyalist because the British promised freedom.

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