Question

doughnuts and bagels are popular choices for breakfast in america. however, they differ not only in calorie content or the process of making them but also in their history

the bagel was first invented in kraków, poland, as an alternative to bublik, a lean bread designed for lent. bajgiel became a staple of the polish diet in the 16th and 17th centuries. bagels became so popular in poland that they were used as gifts for women during childbirth. mothers used them as teething rings, a popular practice to date.
many jewish families would make bagels on saturday evenings so they could rest the next day. there are many accounts of how the word \bagel\ originated. one of them is that the word comes from the yiddish beyg/.
when bagels made their way to russia, where they were known as bubliki, they were sold on strings. like many ring - shaped objects, bublikis supposedly brought good luck.

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how does the authors use of the organizational structure support his or her purpose?
a. it shows how doughnuts became more popular than bagels.
b. it shows the influence bagels and doughnuts had on american soldiers
c. it shows how bagels and doughnuts have their own unique histories.
d. it shows the reason bagels were invented to replace doughnuts.

Explanation:

The text opens by stating doughnuts and bagels differ in history, then focuses on the unique origin and history of bagels (Polish invention, Jewish traditions, Russian adoption). This structure supports showing each has distinct histories. Options A, B, D are unsupported: no comparison of popularity, no mention of American soldiers, and bagels were not invented to replace doughnuts.

Answer:

C. It shows how bagels and doughnuts have their own unique histories.