Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
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?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Unified uprising. Text 2: Civil war/Fractured/Loyalists (Fragmentation). Challenge: Unity vs Fragmentation. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "unified uprising"
• "also a civil war"
• "fractured"
Why others are wrong: B (Not mentioned.), C (False.), D (Modifies view.).
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