The Colonists Delayed Declaring Their Independence Until July 4, 1776

question 35

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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