Why were colonists still divided on the idea of independence in the early 1770s?

a. they did not like the violent methods from patriot groups.
b. there had never been a revolution of this magnitude.
c. the british were still open to compromise and negotiations.
d. the king had treated the people in the colonies so well.

There had never been a revolution of this magnitude.

the answer that best explains what happened to george washington at fort necessity, pennsylvania is : washington was attacked by the french but was able to negotiate with them to peacefully end fighting. the battle took place on july 3, 1754. the battle is considered as being the start of the french and indian war.