Question

The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances hath, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested. The laying a Country desolate with Fire and Sword, declaring War against the natural rights of all Mankind, and extirpating the Defenders thereof from the Face of the Earth, is the Concern of every Man to whom Nature hath given the Power of Feeling;

Question at position 11
11

Fill in the Blank
8 points



Question at position 11
The passage is attempting to convince readers that
Question Blank 1 of 1
Amercan freedom should be left to American colonists
.

Question at position 12
12

Multiple Choice
8 points



Question at position 12

The passage is an appeal to the readers'


reason


emotions

Answer 1

Question 11 — your fill: incorrect.
Better answer: The passage argues that the American cause is the cause of all mankind and therefore deserves the concern and support of everyone because it defends natural rights.

Question 12 — correct choice: emotions.
Brief justification: the language appeals to sympathy and moral outrage (“laying a Country desolate with Fire and Sword,” “declaring War against the natural rights of all Mankind”), which is an emotional appeal.