Which term describes southerners who were opposed to secession and wished to keep South Carolina loyal to the federal government?

The term that describes southerners opposed to secession and who wished to keep South Carolina loyal to the federal government is "Unionists." These individuals sought to maintain the Union during the Civil War and often faced significant social and political pressure from pro-secessionists in their communities. Unionists in the South were often marginalized and sometimes faced violence for their beliefs.