How were loyalists treated after the American Revolution ended?
A) There was relatively little retribution after the war.
B) Loyalists were mostly ignored and not troubled in any way.
C) No stigma was attached to them in the new society under the Articles of Confederation.
D) They were tried as war criminals and some were hanged if convicted.

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While some loyalists did face mistreatment and confiscation of property during and immediately after the war, there was relatively little retribution once the war ended. Many loyalists were able to return to their homes and resume their lives, although some still faced social and economic isolation.

How Were Loyalists Treated After the American Revolution Ended