Read the excerpt from "I Believe in a British Empire” by Joseph Chamberlain. We have had a war, a war in which the majority of our children abroad had no apparent direct interest. We had no hold over them of any kind, and yet at one time during this war, by the voluntary decision of these people, at least 50,000 Colonial soldiers were standing shoulder to shoulder with British troops, displaying a gallantry equal to their own and the keenest intelligence. Read the excerpt from "A Tryst with Destiny” by Jawaharlal Nehru. Our next thoughts must be of the unknown volunteers and soldiers of freedom who, without praise or reward, have served India even unto death. Which statement best compares the evidence presented in these two passages?
Answer
A
Both speakers use evidence of war as proof of the failure of colonialism.
B
Both speakers use evidence of soldiers’ sacrifices as proof of national unity.
C
Both speakers use evidence of soldiers’ sacrifices as proof of the meaninglessness of war.
D
Both speakers use evidence of war as proof of the necessity to maintain the status quo.
Explanation
Chamberlain points to 50,000 colonial soldiers who voluntarily fought alongside British troops, emphasizing their shared commitment and courage. Nehru honors volunteers and soldiers who gave their lives in service to India, emphasizing their sacrifice for their nation. Both passages use soldiers’ sacrifices to show unity among people, so the best choice is “Both speakers use evidence of soldiers’ sacrifices as proof of national unity.”
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