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Which of the following best completes the passage below? Over the years, advocates of colonialism have presented various arguments to justify their beliefs. One such argument claims that certain nations are destined to rule over others as part of the natural order of the world, or as part of a divine plan, and it is wrong to disrupt this by opposing colonialism. However, such an argument is flawed, because it fails to take into account the fact that __________________.

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colonialism often leads to suffering and oppression for the colonized peoples

just because something is part of a divine plan does not mean it is ethically justified

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colonialism is now illegal in many parts of the world

there are no clear guidelines to determine which nations should dominate others

just because something is destined to happen does not mean it is inevitable

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To complete the passage effectively, we need to highlight the flaw in the argument that supports colonialism based on a supposed natural order or divine plan. The best option is that 'just because something is part of a divine plan does not mean it is ethically justified.'…

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BellaJan 2, 2025

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.

Common trap

Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.