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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Analyzing an Autobiographical Essay

Question 5 • Language Arts 2A - Mr. Crissinger

The Supreme Court concluded that, because African Americans were not citizens when the Constitution was adopted, they could not be considered citizens in this case. What type of fallacy does this piece of evidence represent?

Answer
A
ad populum
B
genetic fallacy
C
begging the claim
D
hasty generalization