2) The second paragraph lays out the logic of the document in two parts. The pivotal word between the two parts in but. What happens in the first part? What happens in the second part? In order to answer the second
part, you must define the following words: usurpations, evinces, despotism and tyranny. Please paraphrase
Jefferson's sentence.

This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam.the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence