Question

Use the passage to answer the following question:

I can see no reason to doubt but the imposition of taxes, whether on trade, or on land, or houses, or ships, on real or personal, fixed or floating property, in the colonies is absolutely irreconcilable with the rights of the colonists as British subjects and as men. I say men, for in a state of nature no man can take my property from me without my consent: If he does, he deprives me of my liberty and makes me a slave.

-James Otis, 1763

who is the main audience Otis is writing to in this excerpt?

a) the members of the constitutional convention.
b) those colonist already joined in the fight for freedom.**
c) those colonist who might still feel loyal to the crown
d) the British aristocracy charged with governing the colonies

please help i think it is b please help thanks :)

Answer 1

I know I’m late but its c.

Oof

Answer 2

its a

Answer 3

Lol...just a little late

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Correct! The main audience that James Otis is writing to in this excerpt is likely "those colonists already joined in the fight for freedom" (option b). He is appealing to those who are already against British taxation and who are actively involved in the struggle for American independence. Otis is making the argument that imposing taxes on the colonists' property without their consent is a violation of their rights as British subjects and as individuals. By emphasizing the importance of consent and liberty, he is trying to rally support from those who are already engaged in the fight against British rule. Great job on selecting the correct answer!

Answer 5

I disagree.

Answer 6

Ms. Sue is it d?

Answer 7

its c