4. What connection does the author draw between cats history?
DNA and cats' history?
A. Their DNA proves that there was hardly ever any difference between wildcats and house cats.
B. Their DNA emphasizes the wide variety of cats that
have existed across the world historically.
C. Their DNA helps readers better understand how a|| cats are genetically connected throughout history.
D. Their DNA provides evidence for when and where ancient domesticated cats spread around the world.

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

my best guess would be: d allusion

makes the most sense

did you ever figure it out?