What is true of John Wilkes?A) He was beloved by Whigs,who saw him as a man of the people.B) He used his newspaper to attack the government for signing the Treaty of Paris.C) He served for many years as sheriff of London after being elected in 1772.D) He was an ardent supporter of the king,and spent his life advocating for increased monarchical power.E) He attracted people to his cause through his soft-spoken demeanor and insistence on nonviolent protest.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  John Wilkes was known for using his newspaper, The North Briton, to criticize and attack the government, including its signing of the Treaty of Paris. He was not beloved by the Whigs and did not support increased monarchical power. While he did serve as sheriff of London, it was not for many years and he was not elected until 1774. He also did not advocate for nonviolent protest, and his confrontational approach led to his imprisonment and exile.

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