Question

The first and last paragraphs offer which contradictory ideas?
A
Galveston was a progressive city; Galveston eventually recovered from the great storm.
B
Galveston was the wealth capital of Texas; other cities in Texas are now the economic leaders in Texas.
C
1900 was a time of advancement in Texas; the Texas economy is still strong today.
D
Ports create many opportunities for employment; inland cities

Answer 1

B

The first paragraph positions Galveston as the wealth capital of Texas, while the last says other Texas cities are now the economic leaders — a clear contradiction between past prominence and current leadership.