Question

Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778? (1 point) Responses American army had given up and began to side with the British. American army had given up and began to side with the British. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies. Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies. Congress used the address as a way to trick the British. Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.

Answer 1

Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.