Question

Which statement best demonstrates how Emerson uses this excerpt in his defense of John Brown?

O Emerson evaluates Brown's assertion that he believes in the values of the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence by
showing which of Brown's actions demonstrate these values.
O Emerson demonstrates that Brown's actions were governed by his uncompromised principles and his determination to work for the
welfare of the nation.
Emerson shows that Brown measures his actions by holding them accountable to his beliefs and states that his actions were
motivated by doing what was right for the country.
Emerson creates support for Brown's actions by crediting him with honoring two values which few people would argue against: the
Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 1

Emerson creates support for Brown's actions by crediting him with honoring two values which few people would argue against: the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.