Which of the following is not a reason why colonists hesitated to declare independence in 1775?
a. How to attract foreign support was an unresolved issue.
b. Many could not see themselves as traitors, which is what a declaration of independence would mean.
c. How would Americans organize themselves since nations at the time had some form of monarchy.
d. Breaking political ties with England meant turning their back on their heritage.
e. Once unleashed, the fury of ordinary colonists could turn against the well to do and the rebellion could slide into anarchy.
Ans: a. How to attract foreign support was an unresolved issue.
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