Which was the main reason that americans waited for over a year after fighting broke out to declare their independence?

colonists needed a year to prepare their military forces.

many colonists remained loyal to britain.

it took a long time to ratify the declaration of independence.

The main reason the colonists waited for over a year after fighting broke out at lexington and concord to declare their independence is because they want to make sure they had the funds and alliances necessary to fight a war with Britain, since they were the most powerful nation in the world at the time.

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Forced the british to retreat