Question

Which of the following statements expresses the feelings the colonists had with the signing of the

Declaration of Independence?
The colonists had mixed feelings, how could they succeed against the might of England.
The colonists were afraid. Now that the colonies gained their independence, they felt that England would stop
at nothing to gain back control.
The colonists were happy to finally gain their independence from England.
The colonists feelings were split due to the fact that a majority of the colonists were Loyalists.

Answer 1

The colonists feelings were split due to the fact that a majority of the colonists were Loyalists.

Step-by-step explanation:

With the signing of the "Declaration of Independence," American people remained divided. Many of the colonists were loyal to the King because they believed that rebellion was morally wrong. Most of them came from the upper-class families, thus, it was important that they maintain their relationship or sentimental attachment to Britain. Other loyalists were African-American slaves who were promised freedeom from their masters by the British. They had their own notions for supporting the Crown, so this led to the mixed feelings felt by the colonists. Other colonists (the Patriots) wanted to break away from Britain and sold the idea of revolution. Many others were undecided. This, further, divided the Americans.

So, this explains the answer.