In what respects was the American Revolutionary War a civil war?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
a. The war pitted Americans against one another.
b. Whigs and Patriots supported independence.
c. Tories and Loyalists supported Britain.
d. The fighting between Patriots and Loyalists was most intense in the backcountry of the Carolinas.
e. At the Battle of Waxhaws, Loyalists attacked Patriots even after Patriots had surrendered.
f. The Battle of Kings Mountain resulted in Patriot reprisals against Loyalists.
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A) rejected party politics. B) did not really support black equality. C) opposed the Underground Railroad. D) felt party politics was the best way to achieve their goals.
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