<P> 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 called themselves "Patriots", and in this article Americans on the revolutionary side are called Patriots . For a detailed analysis of the psychology and social origins of the Loyalists, see Loyalist (American Revolution). </P> <P> This article is an overview of some of the prominent Loyalist military units of the Revolution, and of the fighting they did for the British Crown . </P>

What was the name given to those who supported independence