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Bookmark or Share- Loyalists - Alpha HistoryThroughout the conflict, Americans who opposed the war, the revolution and independence became known as Loyalists. Supporters of the revolution often used more derogatory terms, such as Tories or Royalists, while referring to themselves as Patriots.
- 10 Facts About Loyalists of the American RevolutionLoyalists, also known as Tories or Royalists, were American colonists who chose to remain loyal to the British monarchy during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). They constituted a significant portion of the population, though it’s difficult to determine their exact numbers.
- HIST 116 - Lecture 9 - Who Were the Loyalists? | Open Yale CoursesProfessor Freeman concludes her lecture with a discussion of the varied reasons why different Loyalists chose to support the British Crown, and what kinds of people tended to be Loyalists in the American Revolution.
- 7 Famous Loyalists of the Revolutionary War Era - HISTORY7 Famous Loyalists of the Revolutionary War Era. From a son of Benjamin Franklin to a Mohawk leader to the governor of Massachusetts, these men chose to side with the British. By: Dave Roos.
- Loyalist | Definition & Facts | BritannicaLoyalist (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. They were not confined to any particular group or class. Learn more about loyalists here.
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