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Set 1: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The traditional narrative of the American Revolution frames it as a unified uprising against British tyranny. Key figures like Washington and Jefferson are depicted as leading a cohesive nation toward a pre-destined liberty. Text 2 Modern scholarship reveals the Revolution was also a civil war. Approximately 20% of the population remained Loyalists, and the Patriot cause was fractured by regional and class divisions. The 'unity' was a retrospective construction.

Based on the texts, how does Text 2 challenge the 'traditional narrative' mentioned in Text 1?

A. By highlighting internal fragmentation and conflict that the traditional view obscures.✓ Correct
B. By denying that the Revolution happened.
C. By claiming the British won.
D. By staying that Washington was a Loyalist.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Unified uprising. Text 2: Civil war/Fractured/Loyalists (Fragmentation). Challenge: Unity vs Fragmentation.

Key Evidence:

• "unified uprising"

• "also a civil war"

• "fractured"

Why others are wrong: B (Modifies view.), C (Not mentioned.), D (False.).

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