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During the American revolution, the loyalists were also known as Tories- they supported the King, and wanted to remain a part of England. The ones that fought, fought with the English. Due to persecution from the revolutionaries, many fled back to England.

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I believe it was European Protestants

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Primarily English and natives (see Chief Joseph Brant for one famous native Loyalist). Newer immigrants from various places in Europe tended to side with the crown as well, although there numbers were smaller.

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