1. PART A: Which statement best expresses the main idea in the passage?
A Independence was endangered when some delegates refused to support the
vote for independence.
B. People were inspired to vote in favor of independence after seeing how
passionate Rodney was to vote.
C. While Rodney was not sure if independence was the right answer, he trusted his
fellow delegates to make the right decision.
D. Rodney's determination to take part in the vote allowed the colonies to finally
become independent from England.