How much animosity was there after the American Revolution toward those who had remained loyal to the British crown?

by RabidMortal

For example:

  • Were Loyalists generally well known (as Loyalists) to their neighbors and community?
  • Are there records of Loyalists being discriminated against/persecuted after the War's end?
  • How long did memories of one's Loyalist past persist?
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