Background information: In this letter written in 1615, Galileo defends himself against accusations by the Church. Showing a greater fondness for their own opinions than for truth, they sought to deny and disprove the new things which . . . their own senses would have demonstrated to them.

—Galileo,
1615

Which statement best summarizes Galileo's defense?

They were constantly being overlooked as a people and were being controlled by people who weren't really native to their homeland.

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