What was the most dominant common characteristic among the diverse group of people who remained loyal to Britain?
A. They were devout Christians who believed the Bible commanded obedience to authority.
B. They were old-stock wealthy planters and merchants from the coastal areas whose families had long prospered under British rule.
C. They owed their livelihood and social status to Crown appointments, and thus were unmoved by constitutional arguments.
D. They were fearful of divisions and instability within American society.
D. They were fearful of divisions and instability within American society.
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