They did spend seven years at sea, while helen has also spent seven years in egypt as well, I believe.
Washington means that the citizens have had a bit too much trust in the U.S. government without considering that while we have freed ourselves from the British, there is still a chance that this government could also become corrupt under the hands of the wrong American leaders.
I think its A. but not so sure
Thats easy its because when they have kids and they die the kids will rule the same way which keeps the country running but if they dont have a heir then someone from the government will become king and mess up the government.