Which of the following phrases from the text most strongly supports the answer to Question 7?

A. “The moan from the assembled crowd, however, suggested that many were deeply divided and fearful.”

B. “When order was restored by some of the king’s old enemies, there seemed only one solution.”

C. “Under Cromwell’s government, the economy prospered, but there was little pleasure or entertainment in a country where public music was banned and theaters were closed.”

D. “In their study of human nature, the members of the Royal Society emphasized the importance of experiment and observation.”