By 1775, what percentage of colonists sided with the patriots and favored independence? a. about one half b. about three fourths c. about one third d. about two thirds

A surprising amount of colonists weren't against the Patriots (which are the ones that sided with them), and this amount is about one half (A). The precise answer is somewhere between 3-6 percent below 50%.

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yes.

explanation:

because it let the japanese know who had the upper hand in the war.