How do the characteristics of robert wagner and alfred e. smith compare?

The most important characteristic between these two men is a life dedicated to politics and from it the defense of similar ideas. Both were democrats. And as a common denominator, both have a migrant origin. They rose gradually in political life from administrative positions to the Senate - Wagner - and the New York Governorate - Smith.

Their humble origins of working parents identified them with the struggle for better conditions for the people.

They used their power to defend causes that improved the lives of workers and disadvantaged classes.

His progressive ideas brought them closer to the appreciation of Roosevelt, who always showed them the greatest sympathy.

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."

a. is the correct answer