Which statement best summarizes the author's claim?
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a cruel prìnce risks robberies and murders.
a cruel prince may be better for his subjects in the long
run.
a cruel prìnce should not mind having murders and
robberies
a cruel prìnce will always have subjects who work hard
for him.
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A cruel prince may be better for his subjects in the long run.

Explanation:

Chapter 17 "Cruelty vs. Mercy" of "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli is the most discussed and cited chapter of the book.

He arguments that if a prince cant not be both feared and loved at the same time, it is better to be feared - however he should never be hated by interfering with subject's property and women.

Machiavelli gives this judgment considering what benefits the majority of the subject. A cruel prince can better manage the state to prevent widespread violence, lawlessness and chaos, which will ultimately harmful for the majority of the subject in the long run. So, according to Machiavelli, a controlled amount of cruelty is in the benefit of the subject in the long run.

the answer is slaves

douglas was a slave who turned into a statesman and he refused to celebrate the 4th of july until all slaves were emancipated or set free.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).