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Oppressively and this is the correct answer so plz trust me if u want to get this answer correct

  henry proves that the british are trying to subjugate or control the colonies by force by indicating that the fleets of ships were preparing to attack. he believes that if the colonies back down from a war, they might become prisoner of the british rulers.