USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Loyalists were colonists in the Thirteen Colonies who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, often referred to as Tories, Royalists or King’s Men at the time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loyalists, often called Tories, were loyal to the crown for several reasons. They were mostly upper class and lived in cities and wanted to keep their wealth and land. Many had valuable ties with the British or jobs in the royal government.

Detailed explanation-3: -But more than two centuries ago, when the Revolutionary War ended with an American victory, not everyone was celebrating. It’s estimated that between 15 and 20 percent of the population back then still remained loyal to the British Crown.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dr Myles Cooper and Dr Charles Inglis were two prominent loyalists in New York. They retained their allegiance to King George III and the British Government during the American revolutionary period and War of Independence (1775-1783).