Supported revolution against British control over the colonies

believed that America should be an independent nation

made up approximately 80% of the colonial population

What colonial-era group is being described by these facts?

A)

the Tories

Eliminate

B)

the Patriots

C)

the Loyalists

D)

the "King's Men"

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Mercedes Mcneil

13 August, 12:15

Supported revolution against British control over the colonies

believed that America should be an independent nation

made up approximately 80% of the colonial population

What colonial-era group is being described by these facts?

A)

the Tories

Eliminate

B)

the Patriots

C)

the Loyalists

D)

the "King's Men"

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Valerie Downs · Answer 1

It would be the "patriots" who supported revolution against British control over the colonies, believed that America should be an independent nation, and made up approximately 80% of the colonial population. The loyalists were in favor of keeping ties with Britain.

Supported revolution against British control over the coloniesbelieved that America should be an independent nationmade up approximately 80% of the colonial populationWhat colonial-era group is being described by these facts?A)the ToriesEliminateB)the PatriotsC)the LoyalistsD)the "King's Men"