Patriots and Loyalists

Patriots were members of the 13 British colonies who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.

During the American Revolutionary War, British Loyalists made up approximately 15–20 percent of the population of the 13 colonies.

African American slaves and freedmen fought on both sides of the Revolutionary War; many were promised their freedom in exchange for service.

American Indian tribes were divided over whether to support Great Britain or the Patriots during the American Revolution.