Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly, all experience hath shown, that mankind is more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. What is Jefferson saying here about overthrowing the government? Select all that apply.

A) People should not overthrow their government for just any reason.

B) People have the right to overthrow their government whenever they feel like it.

C) Overthrowing a government is not a decision to be taken lightly.

D) Overthrowing governments have occurred frequently throughout history.

A) People should not overthrow their government for just any reason.

C) Overthrowing a government is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Explanation:

According to the excerpt, Thomas Jefferson believes that it would be most unwise to overthrow an already established government because of transient reasons.

He is of the opinion that man is more disposed to suffer where evils are sufferable rather than do away with what they are accustomed to.

Based on this, Jefferson is of the option that A) People should not overthrow their government for just any reason.

C) Overthrowing a government is not a decision to be taken lightly.

the answer is c. many americans held nativist or racist views

1st amendment: freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly

2nd: right to bear arms

3rd: quartering of soldiers

4th: search and seizure