The statement that best summarizes the phrase written by Edmund Burke about the French Revolution is:
d) Whatever methods are used to overthrow governments will be used by the new governments to keep themselves in power.
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"The usurpation which, in order to subvert ancient institutions,
has destroyed ancient principles will hold power by arts
similar to those by which it has acquired it".
Which statement best summarizes this phrase written by Edmund Burke about the
French Revolution?
a) whatever methods are used to overthrow established governements
will be used to overthrow the government they replace
b) The arts and morals of a nation will be destroyed when a government
is overthrown
c) Only ancient institutions have the right and ability to overturn ancient
principles
d) Whatever methods are used to overthrow governments
will be used by the new governments to keep themselves in
power
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