Question

Which of the following represents reasons why some colonists did not want to declare independence from England at the beginning of the revolution?
Select one:
a. Some wealthy colonists worried that they may lose power and wealth if the colonies were to become independent from England.
b. They were not certain that the colonies could govern themselves
c. Many colonists felt secure in being aligned with one of the most powerful countries in the world at the time
d. Each of these represents a reason why some colonists did not want to declare independence from England.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

It was all of them.

In anger, England may have confiscated all foreign held property especially property held by those in the colonies.

There was a big question about whether or not the colonies could govern themselves. Two issues would be something the loyalists would worry about: slavery and the form government would take. (The articles of Confederation was a failed attempt at a constitution).

It was not a bad idea to be aligned with the most powerful nation in the world.