Which of these was not one of the reasons many colonists decided to join the patriots' cause?
A) There was fear that the colonies would be dragged into wars and conflicts with other nations that were currently at odds with the British Empire.
B) Many felt the colonies were being mistreated, and that Great Britain was only looking out for its own best interests, and not that of the colonists in America.
C) There were thousands of slaves who had been promised their freedom if they sided with the patriots and fought against the British.
D) The great distance between England and the colonies made communication very difficult, thus making it impossible for the British government to rule properly.