Question

which of the following correctly describe the loyalists? select the two correct answers. they were composed of mainly african americans. they wanted to avoid being punished as rebels. they thought the king would protect their rights. they made up a majority of the population. they had the support of the quakers.

Explanation:

Loyalists during the American - Revolution were colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown. They feared punishment as rebels if they joined the revolutionaries and believed the king would protect their rights. They were not mainly African - Americans, did not make up a majority of the population, and there is no evidence of Quaker support for them.

Answer:

• They wanted to avoid being punished as rebels.
• They thought the king would protect their rights.