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Read this passage from Chapter 5 of The Prince:

"But when cities or countries are accustomed to live under a prince, and his family is exterminated, they, being on the one hand accustomed to obey and on the other hand not having the old prince, cannot agree in making one from amongst themselves, and they do not know how to govern themselves. For this reason they are very slow to take up arms, and a prince can gain them to himself and secure them much more easily. But in republics, there is more vitality, greater hatred, and more desire for vengeance, which will never permit them to allow the memory of their former liberty to rest; so that the safest way is to destroy them or to reside there."

How does Machiavelli work to achieve his primary purpose to convince readers that a prince must ruin a conquered republic or live there? Select two options.

A. He lists the types of territories a prince might conquer.
B. He describes the role of a ruling family in a principality.
C. He explains the roots of rebellion in conquered republics.
D. He identifies the characteristics of government in a republic.
E. He contrasts the characteristics of principalities and republics.



Answer :

Final answer:

Machiavelli persuades readers of a prince's need to either ruin or live in a conquered republic through contrasting characteristics of principalities and republics, explaining rebellion roots and government traits, and illustrating ruling family roles.


Explanation:

Machiavelli works to convince readers of the necessity for a prince to either ruin a conquered republic or reside there by contrasting the characteristics of principalities and republics, and by explaining the roots of rebellion in conquered republics.

He also identifies the characteristics of government in a republic, showcasing how republics have a greater vitality, hatred, and desire for vengeance, making it difficult to suppress memories of former liberty.

Moreover, Machiavelli describes the role of a ruling family in a principality to highlight the challenges that arise when there is no familial authority, leading to governance difficulties.


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