Loyalists included people who supported the British crown during the American Revolution, whereas Patriots supported the American revolutionaries. The Loyalists tended to be wealthy landowners, wealthy merchants, and members of the British-appointed colonial governments, who feared that the Revolutionaries were threatening their economic and political power. The Loyalists also included many members of the professional and religious classes, who often held British citizenship and enjoyed high status in colonial life.
On the other hand, Patriots were people who supported the American Revolution, which sought to overthrow British rule and establish an independent American government. Patriots tended to come from all walks of life, including small farmers, tradespeople, and professionals, and also included many women who were active in the movement. In contrast to the Loyalists, Patriots often had limited economic resources and often had a deep resentment towards British authority figures such as tax collectors and customs officers.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is: Enslaved and free African Americans. Enslaved and free African Americans were not Loyalists because they suffered under British colonial rule and the institution of slavery, and many of them sought to escape to the Patriot side or fought alongside their Patriot masters.