Which sentence BEST summarizes Washington’s position in "Letter to the President of Congress"? A. The honor is too great for him, but he will try to fulfill it.

B. Leadership is his patriotic duty, so he will not accept payment.

C. The future is uncertain, but optimism is required.

D. War entails sacrifice, and he is prepared to suffer any fate.

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which detail from "home place retold" supports the central idea that despite physical changes, watonwan is a special place for generations of people?

great great-grandchildren retell the story of early days. .

young families worked hard to build a life.

those matches might seem surprising in modern times.

in 1881, more than 50 such families fled religious persecution. .