The answer is: C
In option A the writer talks about an assertion and in option B he expresses his disagreement with this assertion. <em>In option C, the writer clearly supports the claim that the American colonies could thrive independently from Britain.</em> Option D only extends the general idea.
The answer is A.) the speech and the actions of the characters
Because the author wants the readers to understand what is going on
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Fun dance. Its two synonyms