Question

Which sentence best explains the historical context for the book Silent Spring?

It was written after President Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency to show
support for his legacy as a leader.
It was written in the 1960s when people were first starting to consider the long-term effects of
pesticides on humans and ecosystems.
O It was written to prove that all pesticides were potentially harmful to the environment and
should be banned from widespread use.
O It was written by a biologist named Rachel Carson who grew up in Pennsylvania and attended
Pennsylvania College for Women

Answer 1

It was written in the 1960s when people were first starting to consider the long-term effects of pesticides on humans and ecosystems.

Step-by-step explanation:

I hope this is right.

Answer 2

C. It was written to prove that all pesticides were potentially harmful to the environment and should be banned from widespread use.

Step-by-step explanation:

'Silent Spring' is an environmental book written by Rachel Carson. The book is to educate the readers about the adverse effects of DTD powder and pesticides on crops and agriculture. Through the medium of this book, carson sternly abominates the chemical industry that blinded it's customers eyes towards the ill-effect of using pesticides and chemicals on crops.

So, the statement that explains the historical context for the book is that it was written to prove that chemicals and pesticides are harmful to environment and should be banned world wide.

Therefore, option C is correct.