Answer:
a. Loyalists believed the British government protected their rights, but Patriots disagreed.
Step-by-step explanation:
Loyalists felt that giving up some freedoms and rights was important to maintain order. Some depended on Britain for their jobs. Others made a lot of money under Britain and feared loss of income if the Revolution was successful. Some Loyalists felt that, despite not being able to vote for members of Parliament, their interests were still represented as British subjects.