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What argument does the author anticipate and refute in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence?

"Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity."

A. If the American colonists are unhappy with the king, they should appeal to Parliament.
B. Most British Parliament members sympathize with the plight of the American colonies.
C. The American colonies are well represented in the British Parliament and have no right to blame the king.
D. The allegations against the king made by the colonists are without proof and unjustified.



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Final answer:

The author rejects the argument that the American colonists should appeal to Parliament for their grievances.


Explanation:

The author anticipates and refutes the argument that if the American colonists are unhappy with the king, they should appeal to Parliament.

In the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, the author highlights that despite efforts to warn and appeal to the British brethren, their grievances fell on deaf ears, indicating a lack of response from the British Parliament.

This excerpt underscores the sentiment that the American colonies must separate from Britain due to the failure of the British to address their concerns, therefore rejecting the idea that appealing to Parliament would resolve the issues.


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