What was the main reason loyalists opposed independence from britain? a. they were immune from paying taxes under the british government. b. they felt that the british army was better equipped to win the war. c. they believed that the british government would protect their rights. d. they received special benefits and privileges from the british ruler. e. they feared being imprisoned for defying the british government.

E. They feared being imprisoned for defying the British government.

C. They believed that the British government would protect their rights.

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basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.

the answer is a

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