The colonists delayed declaring their independence until July 4, 1776, for all of the following reasons except

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The primary reason for the delay was not a lack of military victories but rather political and ideological reasons, including loyalty to the British Empire, lack of unity among the colonies, fear of British reprisals, and a belief in their identity as part of a broader British community. Military outcomes influenced the timing and nature of the independence movement, but they were not a direct cause for delaying the declaration.

The Colonists Delayed Declaring Their Independence Until July 4, 1776