Which of the following best describes the function of lines 5–6 ("Is it that…received”) in the context of the passage as a whole?
A
It suggests that the audience’s attitude toward the British is easily swayed, proving the speaker’s claim.B
It encourages the audience to acknowledge Britain’s efforts to appease them, winning the audience’s trust.C
It challenges the audience’s perception of the British, laying the foundation for the speaker’s main argument.D
It introduces the audience to the British perspective, allowing the speaker to compare and contrast the actions of the British.