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"They have obstructed by every means Our peaceful commerce and finally resorted to a direct severance of economic relations, menacing gravely the existence of Our Empire. Patiently have We waited and long have We endured, in the hope that Our government might retrieve the situation in peace."
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The words "fratricidal opposition" and "aggravated the disturbances"
The word choice suggests that the narrator is tired of waiting and just wants peace. The words in bold really add to the frustrated tone.
The anwser to your question is B. hope this help ;p
C Against who did you think you would compete in the contest?