Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

Who were the 'Loyalists'?

1. Colonists loyal to the Crown

2. French-speaking resistants

3. Members of the Continental Congress

4. British military officers

The correct answer is: Colonists loyal to the Crown

The Loyalists were colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. This group of individuals believed in the authority of the British government and did not support the idea of independence from Britain. This made them unpopular among the majority of colonists who were fighting for independence, thus they were often seen as traitors and faced persecution. Option B is incorrect because the French-speaking resistants were known as the Canadiens and were mainly located in the northern colonies, while the Loyalists were spread throughout all 13 colonies. Option C is incorrect because the Continental Congress was made up of colonists who were fighting for independence, and not loyal to the British Crown. Option D is incorrect because the British military officers were serving the British government, while the Loyalists were colonists who remained loyal to Britain and were not part of the military.