"Unhappy it is though to reflect that a Brother's Sword has been she athed in a Brother's Breast," he observed, "and that the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood, or inhabited by
Slaves. Sad alterativel But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?"
George Washington
What is the best interpretation of the statements George Washington made after the battles of Lexington and Concord?
O He had to fight for the right of the people who wanted to settle America's plains.
O He hated to fight against the British, but he had to fight against tyranny.
O He did not want to fight in the Civil War.
O He thought it was extremely important to defend slavery.
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The correct answer is B. He hated to fight against the British, but he had to fight against Tyranny.

Explanation

George Washington (1732-1799) was an American politician who became one of the most influential figures in the history of the United States for having led the liberation campaign against the British between 1775 and 1783. Later, he became the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. According to the previous extract, it can be interpreted that George Washington did not feel comfortable fighting against the British because he recognized in them individuals like him, with the right to life, equality, and freedom. However, he also considered that the thirteen colonies had the potential to be independent and come out of British rule and tyranny so he had to fight them despite not feeling comfortable with it. According to the above, the correct answer is B.