Asked by Rachel Hamameh on May 21, 2024

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Which of the following individuals embodies the colonial understanding of republican virtue?

A) a silversmith who is successful enough to open his own shop
B) a lower-class farmer struggling to survive
C) a planter who serves on his town council
D) a slave who resists working because he or she wants to be free
E) a housewife who raises a large family of respectful children

Republican Virtue

Republican virtue is a political concept emphasizing the importance of civic virtue and morality in citizens to sustain a republic, historically significant in American and French republican thought.

Colonial Understanding

The comprehension or interpretation of colonial history, including the dynamics between colonizing powers and colonized peoples, and the impact of colonization on societies.

Planter

Refers to a landowner in the pre-Civil War South who owned slaves and engaged in agriculture, typically cultivating cash crops.

  • Acquire insight into the role of public life and civic participation as seen through the lens of eighteenth-century republicanism.
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Vania RodriguezMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The colonial understanding of republican virtue emphasized the importance of civic participation and the common good over individual self-interest. Planters who served on town councils were often seen as embodying this ideal, as they had wealth and education and were able to use their resources to benefit the broader community.