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Set 2: Inferences (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The Haitian Revolution (1791–1804) was the only successful slave revolt that led to an independent nation. Yet for decades, it was marginalized in historical accounts, often treated as an exception rather than central to Atlantic revolutionary history. Recent scholarship argues this marginalization reflected discomfort with a revolution that challenged racial hierarchies as well as political ones.

What does the passage suggest about historical canon formation?

A. All historical events receive equal scholarly attention.
B. What counts as historically significant may reflect ideological assumptions rather than inherent importance.✓ Correct
C. The Haitian Revolution had no significant consequences.
D. Racial hierarchies have never influenced historical writing.

Detailed Explanation

'Marginalization reflected discomfort' with racial challenge = ideological factors shaped what was deemed 'central. '

Key Evidence:

• "marginalized in historical accounts"

• "marginalization reflected discomfort"

Why others are wrong: A (It was 'marginalized.'), C (It created an 'independent nation' = highly significant.), D ('Discomfort with challenging racial hierarchies' influenced writing.).

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