Question

which of the following was a reason that loyalists opposed the revolution? (1 point)
many were opposed to the taxes that great britain imposed on the colonies
they wanted the colonists to have more representation in government
many were wealthy merchants whose livelihoods depended on great britain
there were no loyalists, all the colonists supported the revolution
which group promised freedom to african american soldiers fighting during the revolutionary war? (1 point)
the british army
the continental army

Explanation:

• First question: Loyalists were often wealthy merchants who had economic ties to Great Britain. Opposing taxes and wanting more representation were reasons for Patriots, not Loyalists. And it's false that all colonists supported the revolution.
• Second question: The British army promised freedom to African American soldiers during the Revolutionary War as a strategy to disrupt the colonial forces. The Continental army did not make such a widespread promise at the start.

Answer:

• First question: Many were wealthy merchants whose livelihoods depended on Great Britain
• Second question: The British army