Question

Read the paragraph from History of the United States, by Charles and Mary Beard.

In the second place, the reception accorded the newcomers differed from that given to the immigrants in the early days. By 1890, all the free land was gone. They could not, therefore, be dispersed widely among the native Americans to assimilate quickly and unconsciously the habits and ideas of American life. On the contrary, they were diverted mainly to the industrial centers. There they crowded . . . into colonies of their own, where they preserved their languages, their newspapers, and their old-world customs and views.


Which of the following best summarizes this biased paragraph objectively?


A The new immigrants met different conditions when they arrived. Because most found work in factories, they tended to settle in cities, where they lived in crowded neighborhoods with others from their home countries.

B It was a shame that these new immigrants did not move to

Answer 1

the answer should be A just took the test

Answer 2

A). The new immigrants met different conditions when they arrived. Because most found work in factories, they tended to settle in cities, where they lived in crowded neighborhoods with others from their home countries.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given paragraph would be considered biased as it involves the author's personal remark over opinions(as reflected by the use of descriptive words like 'diverted', 'preserved', 'crowded', etc.).

As per the question, option A best summarizes the paragraph objectively as it aims to factually and logically describe the events without inclusion of personal opinions, thoughts, or emotions while relating the events. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.