Question

james chalmers, plain truth (excerpts), 1766
\volumes were insufficient to describe the horror, misery and desolation, awaiting the people at large in the syren form of american independence. in short, i affirm that it would be most excellent policy in those who wish for true liberty to submit by an advantageous reconciliation to the authority of great britain; to accomplish in the long run, what they cannot do by hypocrisy, fraud and force in the short one.
what do these two texts show about the colonists feelings of independence from great britain?
standard(s)
8.h.1.1: explain the causes and effects of conflict in north carolina and the nation.
other questions on this standard: 2, 4, 5, 21, 22, 23, 25
answer
a the colonists were ready to declare full independence from great britain
b the colonists were satisfied as british subjects and did not want freedom
c the colonists were conflicted about declaring their independence
d the colonists were prepared to accept the decision of the king

Explanation:

The text describes American independence as something that would bring "horror, misery and desolation" and argues for reconciliation with Great Britain. However, the fact that such a text exists implies there was a movement towards independence (as the author is trying to dissuade from it). This shows a conflict - some were for independence (hence the need for this text to argue against it), and the author was against it.

Answer:

C. The colonists were conflicted about declaring their independence