The purpose of a veil is to to hide something or to hinder that something can be clearly seen. And when people want to cover up their wrongdoings with an appearence of goodness, they are called hypocrites. By using the words '<em>a thin veil'</em>, the author's intention could be to show how people see clearly the hypocrisy of the slaveowners.
Answer C.
Most of France's population was in the third estate yet they had the smallest amount of land. The thirds estate was also the poorest but they had to pay more taxes than the first and second estates.
Animal testing is important because it provides valuable scientific breakthroughs. The best answer that supports the central claim is:
A. A number of lifesaving drugs and surgical procedures are the direct products of animal testing.
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