What statement best describes the role of loyalists during the war?

Loyalists during the American Revolutionary War were individuals who remained loyal to the British Crown and opposed the revolutionaries' push for independence. They often provided support to British forces, acted as informants, and sometimes engaged in military actions against Patriot groups. Their presence created significant internal conflict, as they faced hostility and persecution from those advocating for independence. Ultimately, many loyalists fled to Canada or other British territories after the war concluded.