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Thomas Jefferson was the best president because he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase. What type of fallacy is shown here?

A. False Analogy: assuming that since two things are alike in some respects, they are alike in others.
B. Circular Reasoning: an argument where instead of supplying evidence, the point is simply restated.
C. Non Sequitur: a conclusion that does not follow logically from preceding statements.



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Final answer:

The statement 'Thomas Jefferson was the best president because he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase' demonstrates a Non Sequitur fallacy.


Explanation:

Non Sequitur Fallacy: The statement 'Thomas Jefferson was the best president because he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase' presents a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premise provided. While the Louisiana Purchase was a significant achievement, stating that it makes Jefferson the best president is a non sequitur fallacy as there are various other criteria to consider when evaluating a president's performance.


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