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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 anticipates and refutes arguments regarding appealing to Parliament, sympathy from British Parliament members, and adequate representation in the British Parliament in the Declaration of Independence excerpt.


Explanation:

The argument the author anticipates and refutes in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence is:

  1. OA. If the American colonists are unhappy with the king, they should appeal to Parliament. This argument is refuted by the fact that despite numerous warnings and appeals to their British brethren, they were met with deaf ears, leading to the necessity of separation.
  2. OB. Most British Parliament members sympathize with the plight of the American colonies. This is refuted by the author's assertion that the British brethren have not heeded their appeals and warnings.
  3. OC. The American colonies are well represented in the British Parliament and have no right to blame the king. This is refuted by highlighting the lack of representation and acknowledgment of grievances by the British brethren.

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