this is late but here's the answer for anyone else who needs it:
D.  it explains that it is necessary for the colonies to govern themselves.
 
        
             
        
        
        
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see below
Explanation:
mysterious
you cannot "account" for the noise, so thus it is mysterious.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Stated
Explanation:
Reason is that the paragraph is confident in their facts and dont use any opinionated language. They use facts and get to the point.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Theme is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
the answer is B. The Sheehans are wary of Malachy’s northern ways	and “odd” manner.