Question
In the mid-nineteenth century, some abolitionist newspapers ______ westward migration in the United States; by printing a letter that described the easy fortunes and high salaries miners could make in California during the Gold Rush, Frederick Douglass’s newspaper North Star was one such publication that inspired readers to relocate.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) stimulated
A
stimulated
(Choice B) opposed
B
opposed
(Choice C) disregarded
C
disregarded
(Choice D) assigned
D
assigned
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) stimulated
A
stimulated
(Choice B) opposed
B
opposed
(Choice C) disregarded
C
disregarded
(Choice D) assigned
D
assigned
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most logical and precise word to complete the text is (Choice A) "stimulated."
The sentence would read: "In the mid-nineteenth century, some abolitionist newspapers stimulated westward migration in the United States..." This makes sense in the context, as the letter in Douglass's newspaper inspired readers to relocate, indicating a positive encouragement or stimulation for westward migration.
The sentence would read: "In the mid-nineteenth century, some abolitionist newspapers stimulated westward migration in the United States..." This makes sense in the context, as the letter in Douglass's newspaper inspired readers to relocate, indicating a positive encouragement or stimulation for westward migration.