Incomplete question. However, I inferred from a historical perspective.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Thomas Gage (General Thomas Gage) was is a famous British general that controlled a large portion of British soldiers in North America during the British colonial era.
His statement likely came at a time when there was large opposition coming from Boston over perceived injustices from the government. Hence, his statement meant they (those in power) were losing or not in control over Boston.
They didn't want the United States to be dragged into another Conflict in Europe should it happen again. and America fell back into isolationism after WW1.
The senate wanted to make some changes to the Treaty of Versailles but wilson didn't allow it, In turn they refused to sign the Treaty. preventing the US joining the League of nations. So we sign our own treaty with the central powers.
It helps the reader understand a broad point of view on the subject....
The Japanese launched a campaign against The Philippines
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