Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the Revolutionary War. They resisted independence, often serving as soldiers, spies, or suppliers for British forces. This group primarily benefited British authorities seeking to maintain control, while loyalists themselves hoped to preserve their property, social status, and political ties under British rule.
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