Answer:
They traded with britain
Step-by-step explanation:
(If this is about the Revolutionary War, my answer is below !!)
Many colonists had personal ties to people in Britain, and some were still faithful to Great Britain. Many northern colonies traded with britain, and they could lose business if war broke out.
(If this is a question from a passage, I advise to read it and look for reasons from there. my answer may be considered wrong ♡︎)