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5. Which conclusion about the Lilliputians is best supported by Part 1 (Lilliputians)

of Gulliver's Travels?
A. Lilliput would be a considerably more peaceful place if their former king had
not injured himself on an egg.
B. The disagreements among groups within Lilliput are an even bigger deal than
their conflict with the Blefuscudians.
C. There are major wars taking place over disagreements that seem like they
should be minor issues.
D. No matter what size people are, they always have problems

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C. There are major wars taking place over disagreements that seem like they should be minor issues.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Lilliput and Blefuscu were two island nations
  • They were separated by 800 yards wide channel.
  • It was inhabited by tiny people around 1/12th the height of ordinary human beings.
  • Ruled by emperors.
  • Lilliputian emperor's grandfather ordered that all Lilliputians should break their eggs at the small end first.
  • The conflict between the two empires started.
  • The Blefuscudians encouraged the rebellions.
  • Eleven thousand people preferred to die instead of following the law.
  • The Lilliputians were accused of disobeying the religious doctrines.
  • Blefuscu launched a war against Lilliput.

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