Independence for the 13 British colonies in America was not a goal shared by all of its citizens. The group who wanted to stay part of the British empire were called loyalists, meaning they wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain.
On the other hand, the people who desired independence were often called patriots. Meaning patriotic to the idea of independence.
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Loyalists. Hence the word taken from loyal.
The advantage of a political group is that it aligns people who share views on policy, and gives them strength in numbers. A disadvantage is when people become so entrenched in their views they are unwilling to compromise for the greater good.
Margaret Shippen Arnold did not want independence from Britain. She knew that if she supported the rebellion, that it would not bring her family any financial rewards. So, thereforshe supported Britain with her best interests at heart.