How did ordinary colonists respond after the wealthy elite had initiated the American rebellion?
A) They rejected the lead of their “betters.”
B) They lost rights gained during the colonial period.
C) They turned an elite movement into a mass movement.
D) They fought for a socioeconomic revolution against the gentry.
E) They retreated further from political activities.
Answer: C
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