They were colonists who wanted the King to remain in control of the colonies. The name "Tory" is synonymous with traditionalists and monarchists.
They were also called "loyalists" for their loyalty to the British crown. Many faced attacks and some had to stay in areas controlled by the British. Because of the war, a significant number left the new United States for Britain or Canada.
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Tories were people during the American Revolutionary War who were loyal to King George. Many times they were called Loyalists. In modern day UK, Tories are considered to be members of the Conservative Party.
A colonist who remained loyal to the king of England during the American Revolution was sometimes known as a Loyalist. These colonists were also called Tories.
During the Revolutionary War, Georgians who supported the British government were known as Loyalists or Tories. These individuals remained loyal to the British crown and opposed the revolutionary movement, often facing hostility from Patriot factions. The Loyalists in Georgia were part of a broader group throughout the colonies that favored maintaining ties with Britain.
There were none, since Ohio didn't exist during the Revolutionary War.
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If not the collinests themselves, then the Tories
The Whigs generally supported independence during the American Revolutionary War, while the Tories were more likely to support remaining loyal to the British crown.
Another name for a loyalist is Tory. Torries or loyalists were people who remained loyal to England during the Revolutionary war.
Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the Kingdom of Great Britain (and the British monarchy) during and after the American Revolutionary War.
During the American Revolutionary War, the people opposing the Patriots/Colonists were called Loyalists/Tories. They got this name because they remained loyal to the King.
They were called Tories or Loyalists or sometimes King's men.
Tories were people during the American Revolutionary War who were loyal to King George. Many times they were called Loyalists. In modern day UK, Tories are considered to be members of the Conservative Party.
yes, the patriots fought the British in the Revolutionary war. so don't think it was a loyalists or tories.