Question

What was one reason that Patriots were more willing to go to war with Britain than the Loyalists?. . Loyalists believed Great Britain safeguarded their religious rights in the colonies.. . Loyalists believed American representatives in Parliament were corrupt.. . Patriots had closer political and business ties to transatlantic trade with Great Britain.. . Patriots were more likely than Loyalists to believe in the idea of consent of the governed.

Answer 1

Patriots were more likely than Loyalists to believe in the idea of consent of the governed and this was one reason that Patriots were more willing to go to war with Britain than the Loyalists. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or the fourth option. I hope the answer helps you.

Answer 2

Patriots were more likely than Loyalists to believe in the idea of consent of the governed.

Loyalists did not believe the people of a colony had the ability to govern themselves nor did they believe the people could choose their government. Loyalists were most likely to believe in the god-like destiny of a king therefore believing a citizen could not act against their king because it would be an act against God as well. Consent of the governed was a radical idea of the time and it took the security and tradition of monarchy and replaced it with revolution and potential chaos. Loyalists were typically well off or worked for the government. Protecting the British government was also a move to protect their own wealth and standing with the government.