They perfectly understood the meaning of the language they used, and how it would be understood by others; and they knew that it would not in any part of the civilized world be supposed to embrace the negro race, which, by common consent, had been excluded from civilized governments and the family of nations, and doomed to slavery. what type of fallacy or faulty reasoning is used in this passage?

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.

Why didn't van gogh knock on breton's door? it seemed imposing and a bit scary. it looked alarmingly middle-class. he couldn't find the door. he saw a book that he liked instead.