Loyalists (also referred to as Tories, [1][2] Royalists, or King's Men) were colonists in the Thirteen Colonies of British America who remained loyal to the British crown. The term was initially …

Loyalist (Tory), a colonist loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution. Loyalists constituted about one-third of the population of the American colonies during that conflict. …

The current thought is that about 20 percent of the colonists were Loyalists — those whose remained loyal to England and King George. Another small group in terms of percentage were …

Jul 22, 2025 · Some Loyalists were servants or slaves. They felt that the way to freedom was not through American independence. In "The Price of Loyalty," there are accounts of a kidnapped …

Crown officials might have become Loyalists because their careers were dependent on royal patronage. Other Loyalists, particularly individuals who had run afoul of patriot mobs, may well …

At every point during the American Revolution, Loyalists spotted and exploited serious weaknesses in the movement for American independence. To these bold challenges, Patriots …

Holders of royally appointed offices, Anglican clergymen and many wealthy landowners were often Loyalists. The ranks of the merchants and lawyers were more evenly divided.

Oct 7, 2021 · Here are the stories of seven famous loyalists, most of whom paid a steep price for daring to oppose the Revolution:

Loyalists were American colonists who supported Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. About 20 percent of Americans between 1775 and 1783 were estimated to have been …

The Loyalists were an important part of the American Revolution. While estimates vary, there were many Americans who chose to remain loyal to King George III and Great Britain.