Which group of loyalists were recruited by Britain to fight against American patriot troops, and were destroyed at the Battle of Moore's Creek bridge?

North Carolina loyalists were recruited by the British.

Explanation:

As you may know, not all Americans supported the American revolution that would lead to independence. The population of the colonies were divided between the patriots, who were those who sought independence and the legalists, who believed that the colonies should remain submissive to the British blush.

When the American revolution began, the British crown had to let go to defend its empire in America, so it recruited some loyalists in North Carolina to fight the patriots at the Battle of Moore's Creek. However, the legalists were defeated, which allowed the patriots to advance in pursuit of their goal.

North Carolina Loyalists were recruited by the British, and defeated by the Patriots during the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in 1776. During the American Revolution, North Carolina colony had two parties. First the Patriots or Whigs, those who were in favor of independence. Second the Loyalist or Tories, the ones that were loyal to the King but refused British taxes. After the Lexington Battle back in 1775, the British strength its troops through the recruitment of Loyalist groups, many of them recruited by North Carolina's Governor Josiah Martin. Finally, on February 27, 1776, North Carolina's Loyalists were defeated by the Patriots. Approximately, 50 Loyalists were injured or died during the battle.