which statement is true about the loyalists? they supported taxes, oaths of allegiance, and militia drafts demanded by the patriots authorities. they felt that parliament and the crown must be obeyed as the legitimate government of the empire. they believed that resistance would lead to colonial independence

Question

Washington

History

24 September, 17:02

which statement is true about the loyalists? they supported taxes, oaths of allegiance, and militia drafts demanded by the patriots authorities. they felt that parliament and the crown must be obeyed as the legitimate government of the empire. they believed that resistance would lead to colonial independence

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Duncan Kennedy · Answer 1

they felt that parliament and the crown must be obeyed as the legitimate government of the empire

Most loyalists remained loyal to the crown because they believed that independence would mean the loss of economic benefits derived from membership in the British mercantile system