Loyalists were colonists in the Thirteen Colonies who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, often referred to as Tories, [1] [2] Royalists, or King's Men at …

Feb 14, 2020 · Tories were colonists who helped and even fought with the British during the American Revolutionary War. Also known as Loyalists for their loyalty to the British crown, …

Jan 20, 2025 · 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 …

When war broke out in the American colonies between British forces and colonial patriots, many loyalists joined the British military as militiamen, spies and saboteurs. While they didn't always …

Tens of thousands of those Tories fled the country after the war, leaving behind an unanswered question: Why did some Americans choose to fight for the king? The answer is hard to find.

Nov 2, 2022 · During the American Revolutionary War, there were a number of American colonists who stayed loyal to the British Crown and were known as Loyalists, Tories, Royalists, …

Colonists who supported the British cause in the American Revolution were Loyalists, often called Tories, or, occasionally, Royalists or King's Men. George Washington's winning side in the war …

Sep 11, 2023 · Loyalists, 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). …

Nov 30, 2010 · Rarely mentioned are the thousands of Tories, or Loyalists, who supported the British and fought to remain in their American homes as loyal subjects of the crown. Historian …

Mar 8, 2019 · In The Price of Loyalty, the backcountry of Carolina is called "The Promised Land of Tories." Two major Loyalist battles fought in the Carolinas were Moore's Creek Bridge and …