The answer is C, they present the problem in the first part of the sentence (rather than...) and provide a solution in the second half.
Answer: It emphasizes that fighting the British is the only option left for the colonists.
Explanation:
They have tried reasoning with the British for 10 years, but it is just not working. Also, the previous tries have NOT been successful, so the only other answer we have a B.
Answer:
If everyone died, no one survived...
