Read the following excerpt from Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election; if we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery!

Which of the following best summarizes Henry’s support in the passage for the idea that the colonists should revolt?

A. He argues that the colonists have many friends on their side.

B. He argues that the colonists should fight more fiercely because liberty is at stake.

C. He argues that strength is on the colonists' side and that other nations will help them.

D. He argues that justice is on the colonists' side and that they have no choice but to fight.

(It is not B. He argues that the colonists should fight more fiercely because liberty is at stake.)

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.