Question

during the revolutionary war, what was the definition of a patriot?
a. a person who wanted to free the american colonies from british rule
b. a person who did not take sides and just wanted the war to end
c. a person who moved away from the colonies until the war was over
d. a person who wanted the colonies to remain part of the british empire

Explanation:

During the American Revolutionary War, Patriots were colonists who supported the quest for independence from British rule. They fought for the freedom and self - governance of the American colonies.

Answer:

A. A person who wanted to free the American colonies from British rule