Why did loyalists oppose separation from England? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
They wanted to continue to resist the Intolerable Acts.
They wanted to continue to resist the Intolerable Acts.
They feared a loss of property.
They feared a loss of property.
They argued independence would upset France.
They argued independence would upset France.
They were worried about mob rule.
They were worried about mob rule.
They claimed the Declaration of Independence was not forceful enough.
The correct answers are:
- They feared a loss of property.
- They were worried about mob rule.
What “unalienable rights” are included in the Declaration of Independence? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
religion
religion
liberty
liberty
property
property
the pursuit of happiness
the pursuit of happiness
voting
The correct answers are:
- liberty
- the pursuit of happiness
Which event happened first?
(1 point)
Responses
the Battles at Lexington and Concord
the Battles at Lexington and Concord
the British evacuation of Boston
the British evacuation of Boston
the signing of the Declaration of Independence
the signing of the Declaration of Independence
the Battle of Bunker Hill
the Battle of Bunker Hill
The event that happened first is the Battles at Lexington and Concord.
The two correct answers are:
1. They feared a loss of property.
2. They were worried about mob rule.
The two correct answers are:
1. They feared a loss of property.
2. They were worried about mob rule.
To arrive at these answers, we can analyze the reasons and concerns of loyalists during the American Revolutionary War. Loyalists were colonists who remained loyal to the British monarchy and opposed the movement towards independence from England. Here's how we can identify the correct answers:
1. They feared a loss of property: Loyalists were often wealthy landowners or merchants who benefited from their connections to British trade and governance. They believed that separation from England would potentially disrupt their economic interests and lead to the confiscation of their property.
2. They were worried about mob rule: Loyalists viewed the independence movement as a threat to social order and stability. They feared that without the authority and control of the British government, the colonies would descend into chaos, with power being assumed by unruly mobs instead of a legitimate governing body.
By understanding the perspective and concerns of the loyalists, we can identify why they opposed separation from England.