PART A: Which of the following phrases best explains what Jefferson means by the line "God forbid
we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion" (Paragraph 2)?

A. Continuous rebellion in the United States will have a positive impact on the country as
a whole.
B Without consistent revolutions, patriots will gain control of the most important
positions of power in a democracy.
C The only way to prevent a tyrant from ruling a country is to reveal their ignorance and
wickedness to the people.
D. The rebellion in Massachusetts was led by tyrants who wanted to take over the country
for their own benefit.