Question

Determine whether the following descriptions describe Patriots or Loyalists.

I. Favored independence from British rule.
II. Opposed independence from British rule.
III. Believed that independence would boost economic growth.
IV. Believed that the British government would protect their rights.

a) I: Patriots, II: Loyalists, III: Patriots, IV: Loyalists
b) I: Loyalists, II: Patriots, III: Loyalists, IV: Patriots
c) I: Patriots, II: Loyalists, III: Loyalists, IV: Patriots
d) I: Loyalists, II: Patriots, III: Patriots, IV: Loyalists

Answer 1

The correct answer to whether the descriptions describe Patriots or Loyalists is a) I: Patriots, II: Loyalists, III: Patriots, IV: Loyalists. Patriots favored independence and believed it would lead to economic growth, while Loyalists opposed independence, preferring the protection of their rights under the British government.

Step-by-step explanation:

The descriptions provided correspond to the historical factions known as Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolutionary period. The correct answer to the student's question is:

I: Patriots - They favored independence from British rule.

II: Loyalists - They opposed independence from British rule and often supported the status quo due to their ties to Britain.

III: Patriots - Believed that independence would lead to economic growth free from British restrictions.

IV: Loyalists - They believed British government would continue to protect their rights, as they had ties to the empire.

So, the correct answer is a) I: Patriots, II: Loyalists, III: Patriots, IV: Loyalists.