Question

What is Machiavelli’s primary purpose in writing this passage?

A: to inform readers about the differences between principalities and republics
B: to entertain readers with exciting stories of historical wars, conquests, and rebellions
C: to convince readers that, to hold a conquered republic, a prince must ruin it or live there
D: to persuade readers that a prince must eradicate the royal family of a conquered principality

Answer 1

Answer:c

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Answer 2

The is answer to this question is C

Step-by-step explanation:

to convince readers that, to hold a conquered republic, a prince must ruin it or live there