The Loyalists were American colonists of different backgrounds who remained loyal to the British cause during the American Revolution also known as the War of Independence(1775-1783.) Many were serving the British during the war. The war was between the British and the Colonists for their rights of freedom. During 1765, there were tensions growing between the Colonists and the British authorities. The British government were attempting to raise their income by taxing the colonists, which was notably known as the Stamp Act, Townshend Tariffs of 1767 and The Tea Act of 1773. Many Colonists grew angry, with intense protests among them, who were envy of their insufficient statement in the Parliament. The protest was led by George Washington as