How Did the Departure of 80,000 Loyalists as a Consequence

Multiple Choice

How did the departure of 80,000 loyalists as a consequence of the Revolution affect America?

A) It eliminated opposition to forming a strong central government.
B) It enhanced democracy and reduced the conservative element in society.
C) It reduced the tax revenues of the new government.
D) It represented a great loss of wealth because most had been merchants.