American colonists who were supporters of the British Crown and did not want to lose their position in society were called loyalists.
The correct answer is loyalists. Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. They did not support the movement for independence and wanted to maintain their position in society as part of the British Empire. To find the answer to this question, you can either recall the information you have learned about the American Revolution, or you can conduct a quick search using reliable sources such as history textbooks or reputable websites.
