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chapter 6 test: securing independence, defining nationhood, 1776 - 1788
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1. patriots, loyalists, and the revolutionary social world

the american revolution was started and led by a small group of rebellious colonists who strongly believed in independence. most colonists, however, were indifferent or opposed to independence, and their allegiance could not be taken for granted. besides fighting one another, rebels and redcoats battled for the hearts and minds of american colonists who had not yet chosen sides.
at the outset of the revolution, an estimated 20% of whites remained loyal to the crown. known as loyalists, or _, many _ supported parliamentary taxation of the colonies _. loyalists lived throughout the colonies, with the strong _, which furnished half of the _ americans who fought as loyalists.
in some ways, the struggle for independence divided colonists. in other ways, however, the dislocations of the war and the heart of the conflict reshaped social structures and created new relationships and opportunities in a society highly class - conscious. the following questions consider how social expectations changed during and after the war.
which of the following created the appearance of greater egalitarianism among men of different classes?

Explanation:

Loyalists were also known as Tories. They supported parliamentary taxation of the colonies. The region with a strong loyalist presence was New York, which furnished many loyalist fighters. During the American Revolution, the social upheaval led to changes in social structures. The war - time conditions and the ideals of the revolution created an appearance of greater egalitarianism among men of different classes through shared hardships and the new political order being fought for.

Answer:

1. Tories; supported parliamentary taxation of the colonies; New York; loyalist

(Note: The last part of the original question about what created the appearance of greater egalitarianism seems to be cut - off. The above answer focuses on the fill - in - the - blank parts that are clearly visible.)