Question

Select the word from the drop down menu whose connotation best fits the context of the sentence. After the french and indian war disagreements in the american colonies escalated from arguments to violent ____ between citizen and british soldiers
A) clashes
B) debates
C)misunderstandings
D) tensions

Answer 1

Answer:

After the French and Indian war, disagreements in the American colonies escalated from arguments to violent clashes between citizen and British soldiers.

Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer because a clash is a tough, fierce confrontation. By reading the excerpt, we can understand that what was originally a mere argument turned gradually into something more serious, and a violent crash is the most accurate option.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Clashes