Question

What colonial-era group is being described by these facts? sided with Great Britain in the American Revolution, were also known as "Tories" or "King's Men," made up approximately 20% of the colonial population A) the Patriots
B) the Redeemers

C) the Loyalists

D) the Sons of Liberty

Answer 1

Answer: C) the Loyalists

Explanation:

The Loyalists were Americans that kept their loyalty to the British Empire during the American war. Despite the Patriots´persecution of them, approximately one-in-six Americans was a Loyalist during that period. Even before the war, a group of Philadelphia QUAKERS was persecuted because they were believed to show support for the British.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. The Loyalist

Explanation:

The Loyalists, or "Tories" were American colonists who stayed loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution. It is estimated that up to 20% of the colonial population - almost 500,000, people- were on the Loyalist side of the conflict.