<P> During the American Revolution , those who continued to support King George III of Great Britain came to be known as Loyalists . Loyalists are to be contrasted with Patriots , who supported the Revolution . Historians have estimated that during the American Revolution , between 15 and 20 percent of the white population of the colonies , or about 500,000 people , were Loyalists . As the war concluded with Great Britain defeated by the Americans and the French , the most active Loyalists were no longer welcome in the United States , and sought to move elsewhere in the British Empire . The large majority ( about 80 % -- 90 % ) of the Loyalists remained in the United States , however , and enjoyed full citizenship there . </P>
<P> During the American Revolution , those who continued to support King George III of Great Britain came to be known as Loyalists . Loyalists are to be contrasted with Patriots , who supported the Revolution . Historians have estimated that during the American Revolution , between 15 and 20 percent of the white population of the colonies , or about 500,000 people , were Loyalists . As the war concluded with Great Britain defeated by the Americans and the French , the most active Loyalists were no longer welcome in the United States , and sought to move elsewhere in the British Empire . The large majority ( about 80 % -- 90 % ) of the Loyalists remained in the United States , however , and enjoyed full citizenship there . </P>
where did most loyalists go after the revolution
where did most loyalists go after the revolution
remained in the United States
remained in the United States