What does the passage mainly discus

What does the passage mainly discuss?

(A) Wartime expenditures

(B) Problems facing the United States after the war

(C) Methods of repairing the damage caused by the war

(D) The results of government efforts to revive the economy



43. The word " Staggering" inline 1 is closest in meaning to

(A) specialized

(B) confusing

(C) various

(D) overwhelming



44. The word "devastated" in line 3 is closest in meaning to

(A) developing

(B) ruined

(C) complicated

(D) fragile







45. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the

damage in the South is correct?

(A) It was worse than in the North.

(B) The cost was less than expected.

(C) It was centered in the border states.

(D) It was remedied rather quickly.



46. The passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following

the Civil War EXCEPT

(A) helping soldiers readjust

(B) restructuring industry

(C) returning government to normal

(D) increasing taxes



47. The word "task" in line 15 refers to

(A) raising the tax level

(B) sensible financial choices

(C) wise decisions about former slaves

(D) reconstructions of damaged areas



48. Why does the author mention a popular song in lines 22-23?

(A) To give an example of a Northern attitude towards the South

(B) To illustrate the Northern love of music

(C) To emphasize the cultural differences between the North and South

(D) To compare the Northern and Southern presidents



49. The word "them" in line 26 refers to

(A) charges

(B) leaders

(C) days

(D) irons



50. Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase "...it was unlikely

that a jury from Virginia, a Southern Confederate state, would convict

them"(lines 25-26)?

(A) Virginians felt betrayed by Jefferson Davis.

(B) A popular song insulted Virginia.

(C) Virginians were loyal to their leaders.
(D) All of the Virginia military leaders had been put in chains.