Question

Many colonists did not want to remain loyal to Great Britain and King George. They wanted to be free from British rule. These colonists were called ________________.

• A. Patriots
• B. Republicans
• C. Democrats
• D. Loyalists

Answer 1

The correct option is A Patriots

Patriots were people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain. They wanted their own country called the United States. People in the Americas felt they weren't being treated fairly by the British. The patriots wanted freedom from British rule. Hence, Option A is correct.

Among the rest, the Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP (Grand Old Party), is one of the two major political parties in the United States; the other is its historic rival, the Democratic Party and the members are called Republicans and Democrats, respectively.

Loyalists were American colonists who stayed loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, often called Tories, Royalists, or King's Men at the time. They were opposed by the "Patriots", who supported the revolution, and called them "persons inimical to the liberties of America". Hence, these are incorrect.