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from Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia Convention



All the following excerpts reflect the speaker’s acknowledgement of the opposition EXCEPT:
A.
“I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array . . . ?” (paragraph 2)
B.
“They tell us, sir, that we are weak . . . .” (paragraph 5)
C.
“Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace . . . .” (paragraph 6)
D.
“Shall we try argument?” (paragraph 3)
E.
“Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?” (paragraph 3)


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D
E

Sagot :

Answer: A.  “I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array . . . ?” (paragraph 2)

Explanation:

Patrick Henry gave a powerful speech to the Virginia Convention in March 1775 as they debated on whether to go to war with their British rulers. Patrick argued that it was better to either live in freedom and liberty or to die trying than to live and be shackled.

The opposition to his line of thinking wanted peace for various reasons and he acknowledges these in all the options except option A. In option A he was simply stating that the only purpose the British could have for the massive army they were assembling was to subjugate the Americas.