Question

Use the quote to answer the question.

“The Americans have tarred and feathered your subjects, plundered your merchants, burnt your ships, denied all obedience to your laws and authority; yet so clement and so long forbearing has our conduct been that it is incumbent on us now to take a different course. Whatever may be the consequences, we must risk something; if we do not, all is over.” —Lord North

This quote most clearly supports an argument in favor of what?

(1 point)
Responses

Native Americans and the Proclamation Line
Native Americans and the Proclamation Line

Parliament and the Declaratory Act
Parliament and the Declaratory Act

British officials and the Coercive Acts
British officials and the Coercive Acts

Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party

Answer 1

The quote by Lord North most clearly supports an argument in favor of **British officials and the Coercive Acts**. Lord North discusses the actions taken by Americans against British authority and suggests that a stronger response is necessary, hinting at the implementation of more forceful measures, which aligns with the coercive actions that the British officials considered, including the Coercive Acts.