The "historical testimony" (line 29) most likely regards___
A. the social effects of political revolutions
B. the causes of discontent that breeds rebellion
C. the development of artistic movements
D. the origins of superstitions and taboos
E. the ascendancy of romantic sentiment
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Passage 1 suggests that the post-revolutionary government of the American colonies eventually succeeded only because it___
A. was more responsive to the people
B. enjoyed the benefit of natural resources
C. established a more rigid framework of laws
D. was more efficient than the previous government
E. did not oppress its citizens
The author of Passage 1 believes that the "ideal government" (line 57) is characterized primarily by its___
A. commitment to putting educated citizens in power
B. efficient systems of industry
C. emphasis on law and order
D. unintrusiveness
E. support of broad social programs
According to Passage 2, the "revolutionary situation" (line 65) among the colonists included___
A. impoverishment
B. political persecution
C. envy
D. hopelessness
E. sharp class divisions
The author of Passage 2 suggests that "some historians" (line 68) believe that___
A. the situation in the American colonies prior to the revolution was not as dire as previously thought
B. political upheaval is caused by social discontent
C. American colonists had unprecedented power
D. the American revolution was caused by jealousy
E. colonial culture was highly traditional