What was happening around the time when Patrick Henry gave his Speech to the Virginia Convention?

A) the British military had been greatly increasing its presence in the colonies.

B) Patrick Henry had recently been accused of treason and nearly arrested.

C) Patrick Henry had given up his farm to become a full time politician.

A.

Explanation: B. Seems wrong c most likely wrong, and I took the test so I should know.

it seems your test or quiz or whatever it is i would most be happy to you so it seem's here it's talking about justice if i could possible make it up but for you quiz or test i just did some research it would most likely be a. and for a couple of reasons. for the points i really needed them : )

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).