2) Which of the following, if true, would best explain the material presented in the table?
A) The total value of property owned by Black residents in Washington during the 1830-1860 period was similar to that in other cities during this period.
B) Rising standards of living allowed an increasing number of Black residents to own property during the 1830-1860 period.
C) Property values throughout Washington were higher in 1860 than they were in 1830.
D) Many Black property owners changed residences several times during the1830-1860 period.
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2) Which of the following, if true, would best explain the material presented in the table?
A) The total value of property owned by Black residents in Washington during the 1830-1860 period was similar to that in other cities during this period.
B) Rising standards of living allowed an increasing number of Black residents to own property during the 1830-1860 period.
C) Property values throughout Washington were higher in 1860 than they were in 1830.
D) Many Black property owners changed residences several times during the1830-1860 period.
To determine which statement would best explain the material presented in the table, we need to analyze the information provided in the table and consider each option carefully.
The table provides information on the value of property owned by Black residents in Washington during the 1830-1860 period. The table shows that the number of black property owners increased significantly during this period, as did the total value of their property holdings.
Let's evaluate each option:
A) The total value of property owned by Black residents in Washington during the 1830-1860 period was similar to that in other cities during this period.
This option talks about the total value of property owned by Black residents in Washington compared to other cities, but the table does not provide any information on property values in other cities. Therefore, it cannot explain the material presented in the table.
B) Rising standards of living allowed an increasing number of Black residents to own property during the 1830-1860 period.
This option suggests that the increasing number of Black property owners can be attributed to rising standards of living during that time. While this is a plausible explanation, the table does not provide any direct information on standards of living. Therefore, we cannot conclude that this option best explains the material presented in the table.
C) Property values throughout Washington were higher in 1860 than they were in 1830.
This option suggests that property values in Washington increased over the period from 1830 to 1860. While it could be a contributing factor, the table only provides information on the number of Black property owners and the total value of their property holdings. It does not provide specific information about property values in different years. Therefore, we cannot conclude that this option best explains the material presented in the table.
D) Many Black property owners changed residences several times during the 1830-1860 period.
This option suggests that many Black property owners changed residences multiple times during the given period. While it is possible, the table does not provide any evidence or data regarding the number of times Black property owners changed residences. Therefore, we cannot conclude that this option best explains the material presented in the table.
In conclusion, after analyzing the options and considering the information provided in the table, none of the given options (A, B, C, or D) can best explain the material presented in the table.