They are called LOYALISTS -
The term "loyalist" was first used in Irish politics in the 1790s, to refer to those Protestants who opposed Catholic Emancipation, the extension of the franchise of the Irish Parliament and greater independence for Ireland from Britain. See Ireland 1691-1801. Liberal Protestants who supported these reforms were known as "patriots". The terms were probably derived from the opposing sides of the American Revolution. Prominent loyalists included John Foster, John Fitzgibbon and John Beresford. In the subsequent Irish Rebellion of 1798, "ultra loyalists" were those most opposed to the United Irishmen, who wanted an independent Irish Republic. Loyalists founded the Orange Order in 1795 and served in the Yeomanry militia, which helped to put down the rebellion. Loyalists such as Richard Musgrave were associated with a history of the rebellion which interpreted it as a Catholic plot to drive Protestants out of Ireland.
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answered by Anonymous
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Loyalists
2006-10-31 15:37:27
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answered by benniria 2
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A royalist is an individual who supports a monarchy. More specifically, it may refer to:
A Cavalier, the nickname given to supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War.
A supporter of the continued existence and acknowledgement of the British Royal Family.
In the UK, a monarchist.
In Australia and Canada, a supporter of the continued sovereignty of the British monarch
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answered by It's Me! 5
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Loyalists.
2006-10-31 15:36:28
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answered by Anonymous
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Royalist
2006-10-31 15:37:37
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answered by Echo 4
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loyalists.something americans dont understand,hey dummy the question was loyalist not royalist
2006-10-31 16:29:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Loyalists or torys.
2006-10-31 15:59:48
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answered by Rebecca Salieri 1
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loyalists or tories
2006-10-31 15:43:01
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answered by ♥_mrs.smith 4
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british
2006-10-31 20:49:13
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answered by supremecritic 4
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