Question

Select two approaches that Elijah used to create a favorable opinion about H.R. 51 in passage 1

Answer 1

The two approaches are:

Presenting the bill as something that will correct an injustice

Demonstrating that the founders intended to make D.C. a state

How did Elijah do this

Representative Elijah Cu'mmings expresses strong support for H.R. 51, a bill proposing Washington, D.C.'s statehood. He underscores the injustice faced by D.C. residents who lack voting rights and self-governance despite their American citizenship and contributions.

C-ummings links the bill to the principles of democracy and the Founding Fathers' intentions, highlighting the historical context and emphasizing the need to rectify this disparity.