The mystery of where the milk went to was soon cleared up. it was mixed every day into the pigs' mash. the early apples were now ripening, and the grass of the orchard was littered with windfalls. the animals had assumed as a matter of course that these would be shared out equally; one day, however, the order went forth that all the windfalls were to be collected and brought to the harness-room for the use of the pigs. at this some of the other animals murmured, but it was no use. all the pigs were in full agreement on this point, even snowball and napoleon. squealer was sent to make the necessary explanations to the others.

–animal farm,

george orwell

which statement best explains the central idea of this passage?

a)most animals do not enjoy having milk and apples.
b)the leaders believe that they should get more privileges than the laborers.
c)it is pointless for the other animals to argue with the pigs.
d)it is better for the pigs to have the milk and fallen apples than to let them go to waste.

The answer is B!

Explanation:

read this passage from the crisis. what rationale is paine using for going to war with great britain? my own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light. not all the treasures of the world, so far as i believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for i think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to "bind me in all cases whatsoever" to his absolute will, am i to suffer it? what signifies it to me, whether he who does it is a king or a common man; my countryman or not my countryman; whether it be done by an individual villain, or an army of them? if we reason to the root of things we shall find no difference; neither can any just cause be assigned why we should punish in the one case and pardon in the other.

it is waged war against an army of countrymen

it would lead to independence from britain

it would be an offensive war

it would be a defensive war