Read the excerpt below from “Mexico in the 1930s.” As you read, think about whether the information you are reading is specific or general.

Question

Even after the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920) was won, Mexico’s government was slow to bring about equality. For example, one of the most important results of the revolution was the ejido. This reform was meant to transfer land from the Spaniards back to the native people. However, this exchange did not really begin in earnest until 1934 when Lázaro Cárdenas became president.

What is the best description of this text?

It is a specific account of how one Mexican president ruled.

It is a fictional account of one person’s life in Mexico.

It is a generalization of historical events in Mexico in the 1930s.

It is a factual account of one person’s life in Mexico.

Answer 1

The best description of the text is:

It is a generalization of historical events in Mexico in the 1930s.

The excerpt discusses the broader context of post-revolutionary Mexico, focusing on government actions and reforms, rather than detailing the specific actions of one individual or providing a fictional narrative.