Sons of liberty.
the Sons of Liberty
They opposed the Revolution. (Loyalists were loyal to Britain.)
In colonial times, the word "patriots" referred to those who opposed British rule over the colonies.
Abolitionists, Quakers and after 1854, Radical Republicans.
Radical Republicans
The British imposed the Stamp Act of 1765 to pay for the cost of keeping British troops in North America. This tax was placed on all paper materials and products. The Sons of Liberty were created as a secret society of men who opposed British taxation of the colonies.
Loyalists were those persons opposed to the American Revolution. They believed that Americans should be happy to remain British colonies. They were also called "Tories".
Socialists and Communists opposed each other.
The British opposed the American revolutionary movement
Patriots in the American colonies generally opposed British actions and sought independence, so they did not support or aid the British army. In fact, many patriots actively resisted British control and contributed to the revolutionary effort by supporting the Continental Army through supplies, funds, and manpower. There may have been instances of individuals or loyalists who supported the British, but this was not representative of the patriot movement as a whole.
The Industrial Workers of the World
radical republicans