Use the excerpt to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AIn an effort to rally the nation in the midst of war, and attract popular support for itself, Congress addressed the inhabitants of the United States, reminding them of the cruelties they had suffered at the hands of the British, and warning them that more such treatment would result from a reunion with Britain. Because people regularly gathered at places of worship, Congress distributed the address to "churches and chapels and other places of religious worship" with the request that ministers read it aloud to their congregation immediately after divine service. Written by Congressman Gouverneur Morris, the address was sent throughout the states, and 50 copies were given to General Washington, to disperse throughout the army. —Library of Congress, American Memory Collection%0D%0A%0D%0AWhy did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AAmericans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.%0D%0AAmericans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.%0D%0A%0D%0ACongress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.%0D%0ACongress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.%0D%0A%0D%0AAmerican army had given up and began to side with the British.%0D%0AAmerican army had given up and began to side with the British.%0D%0A%0D%0ACongress used the address as a way to trick the British.

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Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.