an american colonist who supported the british government before and during the american revolution is called aj

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The correct term for an American colonist who supported the British government before and during the American Revolution is a "loyalist."

The correct answer is a Loyalist.

During the American Revolution, there were people living in the American colonies who remained loyal to the British government. These individuals were known as Loyalists. They believed in maintaining the connection between the colonies and Great Britain and supported the British government's authority. Loyalists often included wealthy merchants, Anglican ministers, and government officials who had close ties with the British crown. Some Loyalists also came from groups such as African Americans and Native Americans, who believed that the British offered them better protection and promised to address their grievances.