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Set 3: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The printing press is often cited as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. It allowed Martin Luther's 95 Theses to spread rapidly across Europe. Text 2 While the press was a tool, the Reformation was driven by deep-seated corruption in the Church and a growing desire for personal spiritual connection. The technology facilitated the movement, but did not create the grievances.

How does Text 2 refine the historical explanation in Text 1?

A. It distinguishes between the mechanism of spread (technology) and the root cause (social/religious grievance).✓ Correct
B. It denies that the printing press was used.
C. It argues Luther never wrote the Theses.
D. It says the Church was perfect.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Press = Catalyst. Text 2: Press = Tool / Cause = Corruption. Refinement: Tech facilitated, didn't create.

Key Evidence:

• "facilitated ... but did not create"

• "driven by ... corruption"

Why others are wrong: B (Says it was a tool.), C (Assume true.), D (Says corruption.).

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