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Set 3: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The Magna Carta (1215) limited the power of the King of England. It established that the King was not above the law. Text 2 At the time, it only protected the rights of the barons, not the common people. However, future generations engaged in a 'creative reinterpretation' to apply its principles of liberty to all citizens.

What does Text 2 suggest about the Magna Carta's legacy?

A. It became more significant through later reinterpretation than it was in its original context.✓ Correct
B. It was immediately ignored.
C. It freed all the peasants.
D. It gave the King more power.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Limited King/Law. Text 2: Originally elite only. Later: Creative reinterpretation -> Liberty for all. Legacy > Original.

Key Evidence:

• "only protected ... barons"

• "creative reinterpretation"

• "apply ... to all"

Why others are wrong: B (Reinterpreted, not ignored.), C (Text 2 says 'not the common people'.), D (Limited power.).

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