News from England took months to hit the colonies, and vice versa. The king didn't even get the Declaration of Independence until a few months after it was already signed. Now apply that to every single piece of information that traversed between Britain and the Colonies.
The Atlantic Ocean lagged communication and information would be delayed, is the right answer.
Explanation:
During the time when England formed colonies in the New World and other parts of the world, geography played a significant role. This was the time when people had no accurate knowledge and the means of communication were very weak. Accordingly, it took a long time to deliver news or law from England to its colonies. For instance, the king of England received the Declaration of Independence from the colonies of America after a few months, when the colonies already signed it.
