Question

identify the central idea of each excerpt by matching from the options below. *
great britain should not be trusted. all peaceful methods of negotiation have failed. independence needs to be won now.
\ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these war - like preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to win back our love? let us not deceive ourselves, sir. these are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort.\

Explanation:

The excerpt questions the peaceful - nature of Great Britain's actions despite a seemingly gracious reception of a petition. It points out the war - like preparations, suggesting that Great Britain should not be trusted as its actions are more indicative of war and subjugation rather than love and reconciliation.

Answer:

Great Britain should not be trusted.