Read the excerpts from historical documents.From the Declaration of Independence:. . . all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.From the Declaration of Sentiments:. . . all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they were accustomed.
Answer
A
to highlight the physical pain of oppression
B
to establish their personal connections to their causes
C
to acknowledge the difficulty of challenging the status quo
D
to applaud lawmakers for their efforts to bring about change
Explanation
Both excerpts use nearly identical wording to point out that people often endure injustices they can bear rather than challenge familiar systems. This emphasizes how difficult it is to change the status quo. The writers are not describing physical pain or praising lawmakers; they are explaining why people may hesitate to seek change.
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