Question

by the eve of the revolution, colonists were divided about whether the thirteen colonies should separate from great britain. patriots wanted independence. loyalists thought that the thirteen colonies should remain a part of great britain. read each opinion. then decide if a person with that opinion would most likely have been a patriot or a loyalist. opinion 1: i fear the violence and instability that often comes with political change. opinion 2: i am an enslaved person. i heard that the british might give freedom to enslaved people who support them. opinion 3: representatives of the crown are corrupt and smug. opinion 4: laws passed by parliament take power away from the local government in my home colony of massachusetts.

Explanation:

1. Fear of political - change - related violence and instability aligns with Loyalist views as they preferred the status - quo.
2. Enslaved people hoping for freedom from the British would likely support the British, so Loyalist.
3. Criticizing crown representatives shows a negative view of British rule, which is more Patriot.
4. Resenting Parliament taking power from local government is a Patriot sentiment as they wanted more local autonomy.

Answer:

Opinion 1: Loyalist
Opinion 2: Loyalist
Opinion 3: Patriot
Opinion 4: Patriot