The passage suggests that which one of the following was true of southern planters in the United States?

Ravi January 7, 2019

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Here's the explanation for question 21:

The question asks us to select the answer that best states the main
idea of the passage. The conclusion of the passage is the first
sentence of the third paragraph, which goes from lines 35 through 37
and states, "These differences in demographics partly explain
differences in the kinds of resistance that slaves and serfs practiced
in their respective countries." The first paragraph provides context
for the author's argument, the second paragraph serves as a referent
to the "differences in demographics" mentioned in the conclusion, and
the rest of the third paragraph provides support for the conclusion.

Now that we've identified what the conclusion/main point of this
passage is, it's time to find the answer choice that best paraphrases
the first sentence of the third paragraph.

Answer A says, "Differences in the demographics of United States
slavery and Russian serfdom can help explain the different kinds of
resistance practiced by slaves and serfs in their respective
countries." This is an excellent paraphrase of "These differences in
demographics partly explain differences in the kinds of resistance
that slaves and serfs practiced in their respective countries," so
it's the correct answer choice. It captures the main point of the
passage.

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KSmith422 May 27, 2019

Thank you!

Ravi June 9, 2019

@KSmith422, you're welcome! Let us know if you have any more questions!