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Rip, in fact, was no politician; the changes of states and empires made but little impression on him; but there was one species of despotism under which he had long groaned, and that was - petticoat government.

What is being compared in the passage?

the American government to the British government

Rip Van Winkle to a politician

tyranny to a democracy

Rip Van Winkle's wife to the government

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Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Rip, in fact, was no politician; the changes of states and empires made but little impression on him; but there was one species of despotism under which he had long groaned, and that was - petticoat government.

What is being compared in the passage?

the American government to the British government

Rip Van Winkle to a politician

tyranny to a democracy

Rip Van Winkle's wife to the government

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Sariah Newman · Answer 1

Rip Van Winkle's wife to the government

Explanation:

Petticoat government is a government of women, he is comparing his wife to the government. I got it right on Odyssey ware.