Question

To what condition is this leaflet responding?

A. the domestic disorder, such as bread riots, caused by scarcity and hardship
B. the demand for medical supplies and nurses to treat sick and wounded soldiers
C. the vast scale of property destruction, particularly in cities, caused by passing armies
D. the pollution of waterways and landscapes by armaments, casualties, and troop movements

Use the excerpt from the leaflet to answer the question.

Department of Useful and Fancy Articles (Home-Made,)

In Aid of The Great Central Fair,

For The United States Sanitary Commission.

Philadelphia, March 22D, 1864

It is purposed to hold a “Great Fair” in this City, in the first week of June next, on behalf of the United States Sanitary Commission. With this view, we beg leave to address you.

We solicit the sympathy of every true hearted patriot in Pennsylvania, Delaware and new Jersey, and elsewhere, so far as our appeal may reach, to respond nobly and generously to our call. We ask their earnest and untiring efforts and co-operation; and we confidently hope that every county, city, town and village will feel an honest pride in being worthily represented at “The Great Central Fair.”

We would say, in conclusion, that there is a great work before us, and but a limited space of time in which to accomplish it. We would therefore earnestly represent to the ladies the importance of forming themselves, AT ONCE, into Sewing Societies, in every vicinity of country or city; the more effectively and agreeably to work for the approaching humane and patriotic undertaking.

We feel every confidence that our loyal countrywomen, always ready to work in a good cause, even at the cost of great personal exertions and sacrifices, will not now be slow in ministering, through INDIRECTLY, none the less CERTAINLY, to the wants and sufferings of the noble defenders of their country’s flag.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

This leaflet is responding to the demand for medical supplies and nurses to treat sick and wounded soldiers.

The excerpt mentions the United States Sanitary Commission and refers to a "Great Fair" being held in Philadelphia on behalf of the commission. The Sanitary Commission was a civilian organization that provided medical care and supplies to soldiers during the American Civil War. The purpose of the "Great Fair" was to raise funds for the commission, which indicates that the leaflet is responding to a need for medical assistance for sick and wounded soldiers.

Option A, "the domestic disorder, such as bread riots, caused by scarcity and hardship," is not mentioned in the excerpt. Option C, "the vast scale of property destruction, particularly in cities, caused by passing armies," is also not mentioned in the excerpt. Option D, "the pollution of waterways and landscapes by armaments, casualties, and troop movements," is not directly mentioned in the excerpt, but it could be related to the need for medical assistance for soldiers. However, the specific focus of the leaflet is on the need for medical supplies and nurses, so option B is the most accurate response.

Answer 2

Based on the information provided in the excerpt, it is likely that the leaflet is responding to the demand for medical supplies and nurses to treat sick and wounded soldiers (option B).

Step-by-step explanation:

The leaflet mentions the United States Sanitary Commission, which was an organization established during the American Civil War to provide medical care and supplies to the Union Army. The leaflet also mentions the importance of forming Sewing Societies and working in a "good cause" to minister to the "wants and sufferings" of the soldiers, which suggests that the leaflet is related to efforts to support the care and treatment of sick and wounded soldiers. However, without more context, it is not possible to confirm with certainty that this is the correct answer