Question

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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?

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Responses

a. Whatever methods are used to overthrow governments will be used by new governments to keep themselves in power.

b. The arts and morals of a nation will be destroyed when a government is overthrown.

c. Whatever methods are used to overthrow established governments will be used to overthrow the governments they replace.

d. Only ancient institutions have the right and ability to overturn ancient principles.

Answer 1

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a. Whatever methods are used to overthrow governments will be used by new governments to keep themselves in power.