Question

Identifying Claim

Use the drop-down menus to choose the answer that best completes each sentence about chapter 17 of The
Prince
Machiavelli's claim in this chapter is that a prince must be
Machiavelli's specific purpose in this chapter is to​

Answer 1

Merciful when possible but cruel when necessary.

Persuade readers that a prince must be somewhat cruel.

Answer 2

Answer: Merciful when possible but cruel when necessary. Persuade readers that a prince must be somewhat cruel.

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