Question

Based on the usage of the words bequeath and posterity in this excerpt from Thomas Paine's Common Sense, complete the sentences.

The authority of Great Britain over this continent, is a form of government, which sooner or later must have an end: And a serious mind can draw no true pleasure by looking forward, under the painful and positive conviction that what he calls "the present constitution" is merely temporary. As parents, we can have no joy, knowing that this government is not sufficiently lasting to ensure any thing which we may bequeath to posterity.

Charlie Wyatt bequeathed:
A. the walls of his living room with artwork
B. his supporters to win the mayoral elections
C. his collection of books to the local library
D. his passion of soccer during his college years

The posterity:
A. of a gentleman prevents him from associating with common folk
B. of any nation has the right to blame their predecessors for their suffering
C. of any single person is not enough to grant him or her any authority over another person
D. of any government can easily be damaged by false press and rumors

Answer 1

The correct answers are Charlie Wyatt Bequeathed- C. his collection of books to the local library. and the Posterity- B. of any nation has the right to blame their predecessors for their suffering.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word "bequeath" has to do with transmitting something to a person or anything that can be benefitted from it. And the word Posterity means the descendants or future generations of someone.

Answer 2

Bequeathed- C. He left his collection of books to the local library.
Posterity- B. The future generations will have the right to blame the predecessors for their suffering.