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his majesty having nothing so much at heart as to improve the great and important advantages gained the last campaign in north america: & not doubting that all his faithful & brave subjects there will continue most cheerfully to cooperate with...completing the reduction of all canada.... i am commanded to signify to you the kings pleasure that you do forthwith use your utmost endeavors and influence with the council and assembly of your province to induce them to raise... at least as large a body of men as they did for the last campaign... into canada, in order to reduce montreal & all other posts belonging to the french... arms, ammunition & tents... at the kings charge... the future safety and welfare of america are so nearly concerned, & the king doubts not from your known fidelity and attachment that you will employ yourself with the utmost application & dispatch, in this promising & decisive fight. - william pit, in a signed letter to the \governor & company of connecticut\ (1760)
in this quote british secretary of state william pitt is urging connecticut to
a hold the front from invading native tribes.
b raise troops and fight the french in canada.
c support the french in their efforts to hold on to canada.
d reject war with the french in hopes of ending the conflict.
The quote from William Pitt references completing the reduction of Canada, directing Connecticut to raise a large body of men (troops) as they did in the last campaign, to reduce Montreal and French posts in Canada at the King's charge. This clearly calls for military action against the French in Canada.
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B. raise troops and fight the French in Canada.