Question

how were the motivations of elizabeth’s and franklin’s speeches similar? both speeches were given at a time when their respective causes were succeeding. both speeches were given at a time when their respective causes were struggling. both speeches were given at a time when their respective causes were unimportant.

Explanation:

To determine the similarity in the motivations of Elizabeth's and Franklin’s speeches, we analyze the context of their causes. Typically, speeches advocating for a cause (like social or political change) are given when the cause is facing challenges (struggling) to rally support. The first option (causes succeeding) is unlikely as there's less need for persuasive speeches then. The third option (causes unimportant) is illogical as one wouldn't give a speech for an unimportant cause. So the correct option is the one stating their causes were struggling.

Answer:

B. Both speeches were given at a time when their respective causes were struggling.