Which statement from "march of the flag” addresses a counterargument? “it is a noble land that god has given us; a land that can feed and clothe the world.” “the opposition tells us that we ought not to govern a people without their consent.” “the rule of liberty . . applies only to those who are capable of self-government.” “would not the natives of the philippines prefer the just, humane, civilizing government of this republic . .? ”

The correct answer is b) the opposition tells us that we ought not to govern a people without their consent.

The statement from “The March of the Flag” that addresses a counterargument is “the opposition tells us that we ought not to govern a people without their consent.”

A counterargument is an argument that is in opposition to the main argument stated previously. That counterargument disagrees with the original one and explains the reasons why. In this question, the option B answer clearly states that “the opposition tells ….”, which is a counterargument.

the mongolian invasion of china and central asia resulted in a disruption of the silk road as the chinese garrisons lost support from the chinese kingdoms which fell under the mongols. however, as the mongols established a formal dynasty in china, the successors of genghis khan restored the garrisons along the silk road allowing the safe travel caravans again.

the best description of postwar writers might be progressive.

following the war, writers showed a tendency to work on artistic or social matters rather than political themes. while postwar literature may not have been the greatest period of english literature, the themes provided excellent critics a high number of novels. such examples include anthony burgess, anthony powell and frank kermode, all of which can be placed under the progressive view.