The Combat of the Revolutionary War Began in the Spring

question 17

Essay

The combat of the Revolutionary War began in the spring of 1775. Why did colonists wait until the summer of 1776 to declare independence?

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Definitions:

Subscapularis

A muscle located beneath the scapula that helps rotate the arm and holds the humerus in place within the shoulder joint.

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

A muscle in the forearm that assists in extending and abducting the wrist.

Extensor Digitorum

A forearm muscle that is responsible for extending the wrist and fingers.

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

A muscle of the forearm that extends and adducts the wrist.