No, they were actually one in the same. The 2 main political parties in England at the time were Tories (conservative) and Whigs (liberal). The same 2 political parties existed in Colonial America only they were divided along different lines, the Tories being loyal to the throne and the Whigs (being the smart ones) wanted independence.
They revolt against Britain because the signing of declaration of independence. those who supported it would be consider traitors. Colonist who chose to side with the Britain were know as the loyalists, loyalists often were called Tories.
They were called loyalists.
Loyalists
tories
Commonly referred to as Loyalists or "Tories".
tories, or loyalists. whichever you prefer really
The Tories were - Loyalists The Patriots were - Rebels No Neutral team
loyalists
Tories or Loyalists.
The Tories, or Loyalists
Whigs. Tories were the Loyalists.
because the patriots think that the loyalists are traitors to the colonists