Question

7.

In which type of essay would you expect to find the following passage?

During the Civil War, the economies of the northern and southern states differed: the North was industrial, while the South was agricultural. While sometimes these interests allowed for mutual economic goals, they also contributed in part to the conflict that fueled the onset of the Civil War.

compare and contrast

show and tell

cause and effect

problem and solution

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

compare and contrast

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The passage you provided would likely be found in a compare and contrast essay. In this type of essay, the writer explores the similarities and differences between two or more subjects or ideas. The passage discusses the differing economies of the northern and southern states, highlighting the contrasting industrial and agricultural sectors. By discussing the mutual economic goals and the conflict that arose from these differences, the passage is examining and comparing the two sides.