Question

chapter 6 test: securing independence, defining nationhood, 1776 - 1788

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 of whites remained loyal to the crown. known as loyalists, or, many supported parliamentary taxation of th. loyalists lived throughout the colonies, with the strongest concentration in, which had half of the americans who fought as loyalists.
in some ways, the struggle for independence colonists. in other ways, however, the dislocations of the war and the revolutionary principles at the heart of the conflict reshaped social structures and created new relationships and opportunities in a society highly divided by race, gender, and class. 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?
continental army officers faced increasing insubordination.
deference to the wealthy was considered a virtue.

Explanation:

The American Revolution had different - stance colonists. Loyalists were those loyal to the Crown. Historical estimates suggest around 20 - 25% of whites were loyalists. Among the given options for the appearance of greater egalitarianism, Continental army officers facing insubordination could disrupt the traditional hierarchical order and give an appearance of greater equality among different - class men as it challenged the authority of the upper - class officers. Deference to the wealthy as a virtue would not contribute to egalitarianism.

Answer:

Continental army officers faced increasing insubordination.