Approximately how many free Americans remained loyal to the British during the war?
A) 5 to 10 percent
B) 10 to 15 percent
C) 20 to 25 percent
D) 30 to 35 percent
E) 45 to 50 percent

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Historical estimates suggest that about 20 to 25 percent of the colonial population remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. These individuals were known as Loyalists.

Approximately How Many Free Americans Remained Loyal to the British