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)
• British officials and the Coercive Acts
• Native Americans and the Proclamation Line
• Parliament and the Declaratory Act
• Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party

Answer 1

The quote most clearly supports an argument in favor of **British officials and the Coercive Acts**. Lord North's statement reflects the perspective of British officials regarding the need to take a stronger action against the American colonies following their defiance and rebellion, which aligns with the implementation of the Coercive Acts as a response to such resistance.