Question

What does the word Patriot mean? Question 1 options: A.Were people that wanted the American colonies to gain independence from Britain.
B. People that wanted the colonies to not have to pay taxes to Britain.
C.They were colonists that wanted a war against the parliament to ally with the King.
D. People that were fighting for respect and to be allowed to determine their own taxes but wanted to stay with the British

Answer 1

Answer:

A.Were people that wanted the American colonies to gain independence from Britain.

Explanation:

In this context (based on the answer choices), it would be the American Patriots, who were trying to fight for their independence from the British government.

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