Why Did Delegates to the Second Continental Congress Remain Reluctant

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why did delegates to the Second Continental Congress remain reluctant to break with Britain in 1775?

• A) The delegates maintained strong ties to the British Parliament.
• B) Colonists feared invasions from the Dutch and Portuguese.
• C) The delegates worried that independence would destroy political stability.
• D) The delegates feared independence would encourage slaves to rebel.

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