Inalyzing Central Ideas in a Speech

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Read the excerpt from Alexander the Great's speech at

Opis.

Philip gave you cloaks to wear instead of skins, he

brought you down from the mountains into the plains, he

turned you into a fighting force ready to match your

barbarian neighbours, with a security now based on trust

in your own native courage rather than the strength of

defensive positions: he made you city$-$dwellers and gave

you the benefits of law and a civilized way of life.

What is Alexander's main point in this excerpt?

Philip's leadership helped the people have more self$-$

confidence.

Philip moved the people's home from the mountains

into the city.

Philip's leadership made the people into a strong

civilization.

Philip led the people to become as strong as their

neighbors.