Question

1. read the following text that describes one writers feelings about colonial americas relationship with great britain. then answer the question that follows. every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual. our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning - and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute: witness denmark and sweden. wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for gods sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child. which of the following is something the author says to develop his argument? he acknowledges what his opponents have said about his claim. he gives specific examples that support his claim. he quotes what others have said about his claim. he makes another claim that is different from his first claim.

Explanation:

The author develops an argument by providing specific examples that support his claim. Quotes from others or making different claims are not the main way here. Acknowledging opponents' views is also not the approach described. Specific examples help to strengthen his stance on the relationship between colonial America and Great - Britain.

Answer:

He gives specific examples that support his claim.