The Colonists Delayed Declaring Their Independence Until July 4, 1776

question 2

Multiple Choice

The colonists delayed declaring their independence until July 4, 1776, for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) lack of military victories.
• B) support for the tradition of loyalty to the empire.
• C) the realization that the colonies were not united.
• D) fear of British military reprisals.
• E) a continued belief that America was part of the transatlantic community.

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