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William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States. He was elected for two terms and served in office from 1897–1901.,end italics,

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The image shows William McKinley standing with 4 other men. McKinley's hand is on an open book. A large crowd of people are shown in the background. Begin Caption. William McKinley (1843 to 1901). McKinley (pictured left) taking the presidential oath of office on March 4, 1897.



from ,begin bold,First Inaugural Address of William McKinley,end bold,
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This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.



,begin emphasis,Part A,end emphasis,
This sentence is from the passage.



"The ,begin emphasis,severest economy,end emphasis, must be observed in all public expenditures, and extravagance stopped wherever it is found, and prevented wherever in the future it may be developed." (Paragraph 2)



What does the phrase ,begin emphasis,severest economy,end emphasis, mean in the sentence?

Question 1 Answer options with 4 options
1.
wisest system

2.
strictest thriftiness

3.
greatest respect for rules

4.
strongest production of income

Question 2
,begin emphasis,Part B,end emphasis,
Which word in the sentence from the passage is closest to the ,begin emphasis,opposite,end emphasis, meaning of ,begin emphasis,severest economy,end emphasis,?

Question 2 Answer options with 4 options
1.
observed

2.
public

3.
extravagance

4.
future

Answer 1

Part A: 2 — strictest thriftiness.
(“Severest economy” means very strict saving / frugality.)

Part B: 3 — extravagance.
(“Extravagance” is the opposite of economy/thriftiness.)