Question

the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. besides, sir, we have no election; if we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. there is no retreat but in submission and slavery! which of the following best summarizes henrys support in the passage for the idea that the colonists should revolt? a. he argues that the colonists have many friends on their side. b. he argues that the colonists should fight more fiercely because liberty is at stake. c. he argues that strength is on the colonists side and that other nations will help them. d. he argues that justice is on the colonists side and that they have no choice but to fight.

Explanation:

The passage states that the colonists have no election (no choice) and retreat means submission and slavery. It emphasizes their lack of choice but to fight, and implies justice is on their side as they are not the ones being submissive or in a base - like position. There is no mention of friends on their side, other nations' help, or just the aspect of fighting more fiercely due to liberty at stake in the way described in options A, C, and B.

Answer:

D. He argues that justice is on the colonists' side and that they have no choice but to fight.