Question

What was the name of colonists who favored independence? (4 points)

a
Loyalists

b
Parliamentarians

c
Tories

d
Patriots

Answer 1

Patriots

Step-by-step explanation:

Loyalists favored the British, I have never heard of tories or parliamentarians. I know Patriots did fight for independence from the British however.

Answer 2

Correct answer is d. Patriots

Step-by-step explanation:

A is wrong because Loyalists were the colonists loyal to the British.

B is wrong because it is an expression used for the people who are members of Parliament.

C is wrong because Tories are the the members of political party in Britain.

D is correct because Patriots were named like that be cause they were fighting for the patriotic cause and that was the independence of the colonies from the British Crown.