Question

Which of the following statements is an objective summary of the text? A Though Georgia was once dominated by an agrarian economy, the state now enjoys a diverse economy with the most interesting job market in the South. B Georgia may have had its share of social conflict throughout its history, but as a leader in the Civil Rights movement, Georgia is now one of the best places to live. C The land lotteries held in Georgia were a brilliant way to allow common people to become landowners, and this legacy of equality has continued in Georgia until the present day. D The original leaders of Georgia made a strong effort to limit who could live there and enjoy rights and freedoms, but over the past fifty years, Georgia's leadership and population have embraced and thrived through diversity.

Answer 1

Option D provides an objective summary by noting the historical limitation of rights and the shift towards embracing diversity in Georgia over the past fifty years without subjective commentary.

An objective summary of the text concerning the history and development of Georgia should encompass the following aspects: the original vision of Georgia as a haven for the 'worthy poor,' the economic transition from an agrarian focus to more diverse activities including agriculture and tourism, the influence of the South's agrarian tradition on beliefs and social structures, and the social challenges and economic developments that have shaped the state's history. This summary avoids subjective language and focuses on the factual content presented in the text excerpts provided.

Given the context, the most objective summary of the text appears to be Option D: "The original leaders of Georgia made a strong effort to limit who could live there and enjoy rights and freedoms, but over the past fifty years, Georgia's leadership and population have embraced and thrived through diversity." It encapsulates the shift from exclusion to inclusion and recognizes the significant changes without offering subjective judgment on the quality or interest of these developments.