I would say the answer would be C but the actual meaning of the word "punctilious " means showing great attention to detail or correct behavior . Matthew may have be trying to spell it correctly or just came up short . So therefore it would be A .
Answer:
d
Explanation:
im guessing the word in italics is repent?
The only thing not mentioned above is:
<span>b.Tax citizens
Levy war means start war, conclude peace is mentioned, and commerce means trading and selling.
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