What aspect of Phippsburg contributes to Turner’s internal conflict at this point in the story?

The town is very small, and everybody can observe and comment on what Turner is doing.

a) the british government verbally threatens the colonies.

b) the british government has sent navies and armies to the colonies.

c) the british government argues against separation in the house of commons.

d) the british government has sent petitions and letters to all of the colonists.