Question

1. Which of the following statements best describes the issues causing the

sentiments expressed in the excerpt?
(A) People inspired by Henry David Thoreau were refusing to pay taxes.
(B) Reformers in many states were advocating for publicly funded
education.
(C) Pennsylvania was slower than most states in passing social reforms.
(D) Debates on most issues were based on the growing division Over
slavery.
2. The views of Stevens on education were most similar to those of which
of the following groups during the colonial era?
(A) Small farmers in rural region
(B) Merchants based in large cities
(C) Puritans in New England
(D) Plantation Gwners in southern colonies

Answer 1

1. The issues causing the sentiments expressed in the excerpt are mainly related to the debates and divisions over slavery. Option (D) correctly identifies this as the most significant factor influencing the sentiments. The excerpt suggests that the debates on most issues were based on the growing division over slavery, indicating that it was a central issue causing the sentiments expressed. The other options (A), (B), and (C) are not directly related to the sentiments expressed in the excerpt.

2. The views of Stevens on education were most similar to those of the Puritans in New England during the colonial era. Option (C) correctly identifies this as the most similar group to Stevens' views. The Puritans in New England placed a strong emphasis on education, establishing schools and universities to provide education for their communities. This aligns with Stevens' views on education, as mentioned in the excerpt. The other options (A), (B), and (D) do not align with Stevens' views on education as described in the excerpt.