Which of these statements best summarizes Patrick Henry’s views on reaching a peaceful agreement with the British?

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The Americans should not bother trying to make peace.
The Americans should not bother trying to make peace.

Making peace has been tried without success.
Making peace has been tried without success.

The British are very willing to make peace.
The British are very willing to make peace.

Making peace has not been tried, but should be.
Making peace has not been tried, but should be.

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes Patrick Henry’s views on reaching a peaceful agreement with the British is:

Making peace has been tried without success.

Henry believed that previous attempts at negotiation had failed and that it was time to take a stronger stance against British oppression.