Question

read the passage, then answer the question that follows. i cannot look forward without dread to handing over the security and existence of this great empire to the hands of those who have made common cause with its enemies, who have charged their own countrymen with methods of barbarism, and who apparently have been untouched by that pervading sentiment which i found everywhere where the british flag floats, and which has done so much in recent years to draw us together. i should not require to go to south africa in order to be convinced that this feeling has obtained deep hold on the minds and hearts of our children beyond the seas. -\i believe in a british empire,\ joseph chamberlain which statement best summarizes the claim of the passage? great britain must not elect officials who would abandon any part of the empire. great britain should allow south africa home rule. great britain should dread threats to its security from the barbarism in the colonies. great britain must begin decolonization immediately.

Explanation:

The passage expresses the speaker's dread of handing over the security and existence of the British Empire to those who side with enemies. It emphasizes a strong - held sentiment in the Empire and opposition to actions that might undermine it.

Answer:

Great Britain must not elect officials who would abandon any part of the empire.