Correct. The answer is D. William writes to his father that some Loyalists disbelieved his motives, suggesting that he and Franklin had colluded to ensure that one of them would come out on the winning side at the war’s end.
Incorrect. The correct answer is D. William writes to his father that some Loyalists disbelieved his motives, suggesting that he and Franklin had colluded to ensure that one of them would come out on the winning side at the war’s end.
Correct. The answer is C. Franklin’s letter makes some effort at conciliation, but it also reveals that he thinks William made a bad decision when he chose to be a Loyalist. He comes right out and criticizes William’s rejection of the “natural” duties he owed to his father when he essentially took up arms against him.
Incorrect. The correct answer is C. Franklin’s letter makes some effort at conciliation, but it also reveals that he thinks William made a bad decision when he chose to be a Loyalist. He comes right out and criticizes William’s rejection of the “natural” duties he owed to his father when he essentially took up arms against him.
Correct. The answer is B. Franklin’s second paragraph begins by suggesting that they should move forward and try to forgive and forget. Nevertheless, he did not offer to reunite with his son and stressed that William’s son remained loyal to the family and established his own position in the United States, suggesting that William was alone in his loyalty to England. Even Franklin’s wish that William find “more happiness than it seems you have lately experienced” was a thinly veiled affront.
Incorrect. The correct answer is B. Franklin’s second paragraph begins by suggesting that they should move forward and try to forgive and forget. Nevertheless, he did not offer to reunite with his son and stressed that William’s son remained loyal to the family and established his own position in the United States, suggesting that William was alone in his loyalty to England. Even Franklin’s wish that William find “more happiness than it seems you have lately experienced” was a thinly veiled affront.
Correct. The answer is A. The Oneida warrior is essentially accusing his brother of betraying not only his family but also the entire Oneida nation by guiding the American troops to their villages.
Incorrect. The correct answer is A. The Oneida warrior is essentially accusing his brother of betraying not only his family but also the entire Oneida nation by guiding the American troops to their villages.
Correct. The answer is A. Both of these individuals are expressing disbelief that anyone would choose political loyalties over family relationships. They clearly believe that family is most important and that politics should never be allowed to disrupt or challenge family bonds.
Incorrect. The correct answer is A. Both of these individuals are expressing disbelief that anyone would choose political loyalties over family relationships. They clearly believe that family is most important and that politics should never be allowed to disrupt or challenge family bonds.
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