They called them Tories and loyalists because they sided with Britain, the country that was very harsh and jerk-like to the colonies.
The loyalist were colonist that supported the crown (England).
Red coats
They had to face the decision of weather to support the British king or not.
They had to face the decision of weather to support the British king or not.
About 20% of the population.
I say they were mostly loyalists.
Loyalists remained loyal (hence their name) to the Crown.
Loyalists and patriots were all Americans however, loyalists supported Brittan and patriots were all for America
people who rejected independance
33%
They were called Loyalists
loyalists?