
The moment had finally come. Far too much bad blood existed between the colonial leaders and the crown to consider a return to the past. More and more colonists felt deprived by the British not only of their money and their civil liberties, but their lives as well. Bloodshed had begun over a year ago and there seemed little chance of a ceasefire. The radical wing of the Continental Congress was gaining strength with each passing day. It was time for a formal break with mother England. It was time to declare independence.
- Subject:
- Language Education (ESL)
- U.S. History
- Material Type:
- Diagram/Illustration
- Reading
- Provider:
- Independence Hall Association
- Provider Set:
- US History
- Date Added:
- 02/15/2018