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Which detail advances Henry's claim that civil interaction between the colonies and Great Britain is
no longer an option?
OA. "And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the
British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen
have been pleased to solace themselves and the House." (paragraph 3)
B.
"But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I
hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do
opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments
freely and without reserve." (paragraph 1)
OC. "In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and
reconciliation." (paragraph 3)
D. "We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that
siren till she transforms us into beasts." (paragraph 2)
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The detail that advances Henry's claim that civil interaction between the colonies and Great Britain is no longer an option is option C: "In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation." (paragraph 3). This detail shows Henry's belief that it is futile to hope for peace and reconciliation after the actions of the British ministry over the past ten years. It signifies his view that the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain has reached a point where further attempts at civil interaction will not lead to a resolution. Henry is expressing skepticism about the possibility of peaceful reconciliation given the history of the British ministry's conduct. By choosing this detail, Henry emphasizes the irreconcilable nature of the situation and the unlikelihood of civil interaction leading to a positive outcome. It highlights his conviction that the colonies must consider alternative courses of action due to the failure of peaceful approaches in the past.