Political Allegiances During The Revolutionary War
Which of the following accurately describes political allegiances during the Revolutionary War?
A
Men who remained neutral or refused to publicly declare a political allegiance comprised approximately 35 to 45 percent of the colonial population.
B
Men who identified as Quakers, and therefore pacifists, generally declined to take sides.
C
All of these statements are correct.
D
Men who identified as Loyalists, or Tories, comprised approximately 15 to 20 percent of the colonial population.
E
Men who identified as Patriots comprised approximately 40 to 45 percent of the colonial population.