Beginning in the 1770s, what happened to political power in the colonies?
a. It began to shift more in favor of the British loyalists.
b. It began to shift away from moderates to radical groups who called for independence.
c. The political power of radical patriots began to decline in favor of moderate ideals.
d. British loyalists began to dominate the political scene, punishing the patriots.
b. It began to shift away from moderates to radical groups who called for independence.
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