Question

"Unhappy it is to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed 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."

In this statement:

A) The speaker laments the conflict between brothers and the potential consequences of the ongoing conflict.
B) The speaker criticizes the lack of peace and happiness in America.
C) The speaker expresses regret about the loss of life in America.
D) The speaker discusses the tragic fate of slaves in America.

Answer 1

The speaker in the statement laments the conflict between brothers and the potential consequences of the ongoing conflict. They express regret about the loss of life in America and the possibility of the country turning into a land of slaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speaker in the statement laments the conflict between brothers and the potential consequences of the ongoing conflict. They express regret about the loss of life in America and the possibility of the country turning into a land of slaves.