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During the colonial period in America, a loyalist was an individual who remained loyal to the British Crown and opposed the American Revolution. Loyalists, also known as Tories, believed in maintaining allegiance to King George III and the British government, often fearing the instability that independence might bring. They came from various backgrounds, including wealthy landowners, government officials, and some Native Americans, and many faced persecution and violence from Patriot factions during and after the war. After the Revolution, many loyalists fled to Canada or Britain to escape retribution.

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