Examine the usage of the words bequeath and posterity in this excerpt from thomas paine s common sense, complete the sentences.?
the authority of great britain over this continent, is a form of government, which sooner or later must have an end: and a serious mind can draw no true pleasure by looking forward, under the painful and positive conviction that what he calls "the present constitution" is merely temporary. as parents, we can have no joy, knowing that this government is not sufficiently lasting to ensure any thing which we may bequeath to posterity.
1) charlie wyatt bequeathed:
a) the walls of his living room with artworks.
b) his supporters to win the mayoral elections.
c) his collection of books to the local library
d) his passion for soccer during his college years.
2) the posterity:
a) of a gentleman prevents him from associating with the common folk.
b) of any nation has the right to blame their predecessors for the suffering.
c) of any single person is not enough to grant him or her any authority over another person.
d) of any government can easily be damaged by false press and rumors.