Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the paragraph?
O A prince can hold a newly acquired state that is
accustomed to freedom only by first ruining it, then
moving there and establishing an oligarchy that is
loyal to him.
O There are three ways for a prince to hold a newly
acquired state that is accustomed to freedom: ruin it,
live there, or create an oligarchy that is loyal to him-
and the third way is easiest.
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