“I conjure you, by all that is dear, by all that is honorable, by all that is sacred, not only that ye pray, but that ye act; th
at, if necessary, ye fight, and even die.” –John Hancock Boston Massacre Oration March 5, 1774, John Hancock made this speech after the Boston Massacre. In this quote, Hancock calls on his listeners to A. submit to British rule.
B. actively fight British rule.
C. ask the British to consider colonial requests.