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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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The author refutes the idea that the American colonists should appeal to Parliament by highlighting the necessity of separation due to British unresponsiveness.


Explanation:

The argument the author anticipates and refutes in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence is option A: If the American colonists are unhappy with the king, they should appeal to Parliament. The author acknowledges the attempts made to address grievances with the British brethren and the king directly, showing that appealing to Parliament is not the solution they seek.

Furthermore, the text mentions how despite appeals to justice, magnanimity, and common kindred ties, the British were unresponsive, leading to the necessity of separation. This highlights the author's stance against the notion that appealing to Parliament would resolve the issues raised.

In summary, the author refutes the argument that the American colonists should solely address their unhappiness with the king by appealing to Parliament, emphasizing the need for independence due to the lack of response and understanding from the British authorities.


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