"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: (5 points)
Group of answer choices
experience shows suffering
new governments provide security
long-term governments should not be changed lightly
discomfort can be endured, but abuse will not tolerated
The theme is mostly always in the first sentence or last sentence, for this one, it is the first sentence, “long-term governments should not be changed lightly.” So the answer would be C.
Answer: Chief Joseph speaks formally to the U.S. leaders, reminding them of General Howard's terms for surrender by saying he has kept them "in his heart." Although he is the one surrendering, by beginning his speech this way he emphasizes the responsibilities the victors have to fulfill their promises.
