Comprehension The old man who lived downstairs was an important witness because... *
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He testifies he saw the boy run down the hallway and away from the crime scene
He testifies she saw the boy stab the father
He testifies that he sold the boy a unique switchblade

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the answer is:

to persuade readers that a conquering prince must destroy a former republic if he hopes to hold it.

in the excerpt from "the prince," the author niccolò machiavelli suggests that to take possession of a city and endure the control over it, it is necessary to destroy it first. otherwise, people who have known freedom will eventually turn against the new rulers and fight back to recover their power.

the statement that best summarizes the passage is c. the careful organization of these fairs shows the intelligence of the people who planned them.