“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and acco
rdingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.” The theme of this passage from the Declaration of Independence is best described as:
experience shows suffering
new governments provide security
long-term governments should not be changed lightly
discomfort can be endured, but abuse will not tolerated
Answer: option (D). Discomfort can be endured but , but abuse will not be tolerated.
Explanation: The theme of the passage could best be described as “ Discomfort can be endured, but abuse will not be tolerated”. It was noted in the passage that the people prefer to be suffering from different social problems, suffer evils, than to change the status quo that they are accustomed to. Furthermore, when they face an issue where they will be abused and placed under a government by a singular authority which rules with absolute power, it is the people’s duty to revolt against such government and vote a new government that will guarantee the future of their territory.
