Why did some american leaders oppose the idea of declaring independence? (select all that apply.) a. they were afraid they would no longer be able to write letters to relatives in great britain. b. they did not want to start a war with one of the most powerful empires on earth. c .they feared the british would enforce harsher taxes and trade laws. d. they viewed themselves as part of britain and felt independence would be treason.

Why did some American Leaders oppose the idea of declaring independence?

After each answer, a short response to the answer is provided.

The right answers are BOLDED.

(A) Honestly, this would be one of my concerns, but at the time, it definitely wasn't a real concern, considering starting a war was concerning their rights and independence as a nation.

(B) Who wants to fight a war they'll probably lose?

(C) Honestly, they were rebelling against this, so why would they even consider this a factor when fighting against it?

(D) This is the Loyalist type of thinking. When you still consider yourself a person of a certain country, and pride yourself in it, you don't really want to rebel against your "own" country.

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b.lincoln had the victory he wanted for emancipation