Read the excerpts from historical documents.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. Why do Jefferson and Stanton include these similar excerpts in their documents?
Answer
A
to highlight the physical pain of oppression
B
to acknowledge the difficulty of challenging the status quo
C
to applaud lawmakers for their efforts to bring about change
D
to establish their personal connections to their causes
Explanation
Both excerpts say that people often endure injustices as long as they seem bearable instead of abandoning familiar systems. By using this shared wording, Jefferson and Stanton recognize that people may find it difficult to challenge established customs and institutions. The excerpts are about resistance to change, not physical pain or praise for lawmakers.
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