Why did Loyalist oppose the Patriots cause?

The Loyalists opposed the Revolution for a number of reasons. Some believed that the British government had the right to ask the colonies to pay half the cost of their own defence. ... Other Loyalists opposed parliamentary taxation, but did not consider violent opposition justified

Explanation:

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.