Question

1. read this excerpt from john smiths journal, and identify the meaning of the bold - faced text. (h)is men would see great heaps of corn: much ado he had to restrain his hungry soldiers from taking all of it... what is the best meaning for this obscure phrase from john smiths time? various tries many ropes several exclamations great trouble

Explanation:

The phrase "much ado" in old - English means a great deal of trouble or fuss. Here, it implies that John Smith had a hard time restraining his soldiers.

Answer:

D. great trouble