Which term best describes colonists who were loyal to Great Britain?

• A. Patriots
• B. Daughters of Liberty
• C. Committees of Correspondence
• D. Loyalists

Answer: (D)

The term describes colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain during the revolutionary period. Loyalists believed in preserving ties to the Crown and preferred orderly governance under British authority, even if it meant resisting calls for independence. They often faced pressure from those seeking independence and sometimes retaliation from Patriots who opposed British rule. The other terms refer to different aspects of colonial resistance: Patriots were those who fought for independence, the Daughters of Liberty organized support for certain revolutionary measures like boycotts, and Committees of Correspondence coordinated resistance and information sharing among colonies. So the best fit for colonists loyal to Britain is Loyalists.