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Question 1 • 26/27 ENGLISH 11 A

Read the excerpt from Common Sense, by Thomas Paine."If we omit [forming our own constitution] now, some Massenello may hereafter arise, who laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and the discontented, and by assuming to themselves the powers of government, may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge."Which choice best rewords the underlined phrase with more objective language?

Answer
A
take away our freedom completely
B
sweep away our liberties like a storm
C
drown our freedom completely
D
take away our continental liberties
Read the excerpt from Common Sense, by Thomas…