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Q: What was the other name for the so-called Loyalists those British colonists who remained loyal to the British government during the American Revolution?
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What colonists supported the American Revolution?

the patriots not the stupid football team either


What 3 groups were the American colonists divided into during the American revolution?

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yes, loyalists referred to the Colonists who remained loyal to the british crown


Label given to the colonists who sided with the British in this conflict?

Loyalists/ Tories were the label given to the colonists who sided with the British during the American Revolutionary War. They believed in remaining loyal to the British monarchy and government.


Loyalists were around during witch war?

During the American Revolution, loyalists were the colonists who had decided to stay 'loyal' to the British crown.


What did the loyalists believe in?

The term "loyalist" by itself just means "loyal to the government in power". As a result, the term's meaning is situational (i.e. based on the circumstances in question). The Loyalists in the American Revolution were those colonists that thought that the colonies should stay in control of England. The Loyalists in the French Revolution were those Frenchmen who supported the monarchy.


What do you call the colonists that remain loyal to the King of England during the American Revolution?

Loyalists or Tories.


What were the colonists who stayed loyal to the king of England during the American revolution called?

They were called Loyalists.


What name was given to colonists who remained loyal to the king of England during the American Revolution?

Loyalists


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What was the term that was applied to those colonists who opposed the Revolution?

If you mean the American colonists who were supporters of the British, they were called "Tories (singular - Tory)" or "Loyalists".