You are a loyalist in a patriot vs loyalist debate?

Answer 1

Patriots were those who supported the independence of the American colonies from the British Empire. Loyalists were loyal to the British crown. Roughly speaking, Patriots and Loyalists were each a third of the population, with the remaining third not taking a side. Conflicts between Patriots and Loyalists weren't just fought on the battlefield. Especially in the backcountry, old feuds were often continued between supporters of both sides. As is the case in any civil war, these conflicts were often brutal, with murders, arson, and other crimes perpetrated by both sides.