In Farewell Address, the author believes that religion and morality are essential to
good governance. Which quote from the text most strongly reflects that belief?
a) “Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to
shake the foundation of the fabric?"
b) “The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to
cherish them."
c) "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion
and morality are indispensable supports."
d) "Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a
nation with its virtue?"

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.”

Explanation:

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answer: military leaders, supporters of the confederacy and supporters of the union.

explanation:

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.