How are the characteristics of an epic reflected in the plot, setting, characters, and themes?

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Need the answer asap! read the sentence from the declaration of independence. which idea does this sentence best to develop ? that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of those ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government a) governments ultimately have the power to determine what rights the people have. b) revolting against the government should not be taken lightly. c) the colonists should seperate from great britain and create their own government. d) it is self evident that people have inalienable rights

Put the word from the word bank in alphabetical order