Writing an Essay to Compare the Presentation of Ideas across Genres

Question 1

Which quotation from the excerpt uses empirical evidence to support the central idea that the Indians’ working conditions were merciless?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

"The Indians’ contracts called for seven hours’ work for about twenty-four cents a day."

Question 2

How do the authors support the overall claim that sugar production and trade had an impact on world history? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by comparing the use of indentured servitude to the practice of slavery; by illustrating how science advanced the production of sweet substances; by discussing the teachings of John Smith and his impact on British society; by demonstrating how the treatment of Indian workers led to Gandhi’s Satyagraha

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