Read an excerpt from an informational document. in comparing the advantages of england for manufacturing with those of other countries, we can by no means overlook the excellent commercial position [location] of the country—intermediate [middle] between the north and south of europe, and its insular [inward looking] situation, which, combined with the command of the seas, secures our territory from invasion . . [o]ur ports command an unobstructed passage to the atlantic and to every quarter of the world. —edward baines, history of the cotton manufacture in great britain,1835 which detail best supports the thesis that britain’s geographic advantages supported trade? “its insular [inward looking] situation” “combined with the command of the seas” “an unobstructed passage to the atlantic” “secures our territory from invasion”

“an unobstructed passage to the Atlantic”

This "unobstructed passage to the Atlantic" allows for access "to every quarter of the world." The ability to reach every part of the word allows for Britain to trade with anyone and everyone. It best supports the thesis that Britain's geographic advantages supported trade. The detail "insular [inward looking] situation" makes Britain seem closed off as it is focused on it being inside itself rather than open to others. "Combined with the command of the seas" indicates that Britain has access to the seas, but doesn't show how far reaching it goes. "Secures our territory from invasion" would be better to prove that Britain is well protected and safe from invading forces.

glamis thou art, and cawdor; and shalt be what thou art promis'd; yet do i fear thy nature; it is too full o' the milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way: thou wouldst be great; art not without ambition; but without the illness should attend it. what thou wouldst highly, that wouldst thou holily; wouldst not play false, and yet wouldst wrongly win: thou'dst have, great glamis, that which cries, "thus thou must do, if thou have it: and that which rather thou dost fear to do than wishest should be undone." hie thee hither, that i may pour my spirits in thine ear; and chastise with the valor of my tongue all that impedes thee from the golden round, which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem to have thee crown'd withal.  

he lacks ambition.  

he is hesitant.  

he lacks courage.  

he has moral scruples.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.