Because they belived the Manchos Dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven
Answer:
D. strained
Explanation:
Based on the dialogue between Ruth and Walter in the following excerpt, the best description of their relationship would be that it is STRAINED.
This is because, according to their dialogue, both parties are not happy and do not trust each other so they keep talking and arguing to the point of exasperation.
He was the senator for Massachusetts. That is helpful.