Question

why were some colonists neutral during the american revolution?
they had family in britain and wanted to remain loyal to the crown.
they thought the british would win too easily to bother.
they were bribed by the continental congress to not join.
they did not feel the conflict would impact their life.

Explanation:

During the American Revolution, some colonists were neutral. Loyalists had family in Britain and wanted to remain loyal to the Crown. Those who thought the British would win easily would likely support the British rather than be neutral. There is no historical evidence of large - scale bribing by the Continental Congress to keep colonists neutral. And the idea that they did not feel the conflict would impact their life is not a common or well - supported reason compared to loyalty to the Crown.

Answer:

They had family in Britain and wanted to remain loyal to the Crown.