Who were the United Empire Loyalists?
Answer: Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during the American Revolution.
United Empire Loyalists were settlers loyal to the Crown who fled the U.S. during the American Revolution.
All answer choices
- Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during the American Revolution. (correct answer)
- Aboriginal peoples.
- Métis
- Inuit.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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