Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.

part a
which statement provides the best reason for henry’s confidence in the colonists’ ability to enter the war and emerge victorious?
□ the colonists have the support of other countries around the world.
□ the colonists have been equipped with the resources needed to succeed.
□ the colonists have shown before that they are strong enough to defeat the british.
□ the colonists have been ignored and oppressed by the british for more than ten years.

part b
which sentence from the excerpt best supports the answer to the previous question?
□ i have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience.
□ these are the implements of war and subjugation—the last arguments to which kings resort.
□ sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means... placed in our power.
□ there is a just god... who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us.

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the best reason for Henry’s confidence, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Support from other countries isn’t indicated as a key reason here.
• Option 2: “Equipped with resources” doesn’t directly tie to Henry’s confidence (he emphasizes spirit/ability, not just resources).
• Option 3: Henry’s confidence comes from past strength shown (implied by “shown before they are strong enough”), matching his rhetoric about colonial strength.
• Option 4: Oppression duration doesn’t directly relate to confidence in victory ability.

We match the Part A answer (colonial strength) to the excerpt:

• Option 1: “Lamp of experience” is about guidance, not strength.
• Option 2: “Implements of war” refers to tools, not strength.
• Option 3: “We are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means” directly supports colonial strength (matching Part A’s idea of being strong enough).
• Option 4: “Just God... raise up friends” is about divine help/allies, not inherent colonial strength.

Answer:

The colonists have shown before that they are strong enough to defeat the British.

Part B