2.
A.
PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A? [RI.1]
"It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.” (Paragraph 1)
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of
experience.” (Paragraph 2)
"If we wish to be free...we must fight!” (Paragraph 3)
"...after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation."
(Paragraph 3)

"If we wish to be free...we must fight!” (Paragraph 3)

Explanation:

According to a different source, this question refers to the text "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" by Patrick Henry. Part A asks for the central main idea of this speech, and the answer is: "When peace and reconciliation are not options, fighting for freedom is the only other way."

Therefore, based on this fact, we can conclude that the quote that best supports this main idea is: "If we wish to be free...we must fight!” (Paragraph 3).

In this quote, Patrick Henry expresses his feelings regarding the task that the colonist have ahead of them if they want to achieve freedom. Henry discusses the different ways in which the colonists have tried to help their situation. However, he makes it clear that the moment for peace and reconciliation has passed, and that if the colonists want freedom, then the only option available to them is to fight.

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