10) In this passage, the setting frames the characters because A) they are on a boat and they are men of the sea.
B) they are in the city and they are city dwellers.
they are on a dreamy landscape and they are
dreamers.
D) they are on the river and they are riverboat captains.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.