Who was the group from the colonies it did not support independent?

The group from the colonies that did not support independence was primarily Loyalists, also known as Tories. They remained loyal to the British Crown and opposed the revolutionary movement, believing that independence would lead to chaos and instability. Many Loyalists were motivated by economic interests, fear of losing their property, or a belief in the legitimacy of British rule. Their opposition created significant divisions within colonial society during the American Revolution.