Question

read a text about monopoly
(1) in the late nineteenth century, the financial gap between the rich and the poor in the u.s. was growing wider. activist elizabeth magie was concerned about the way in which greed was driving the economy. magie supported georgism, a philosophy that called for the redistribution of wealth through property taxes. she delivered lectures about georgism and the consequences of greed, but she wanted to reach people in a more widespread way. thus, she created a board game called the landlords game. although it was published in 1906, it did not become famous until one of its players, charles darrow, sold his version to parker brothers nearly three decades later. the company released the game, now called monopoly, in 1935.
(2) select all the details that are included in the text.
detail 1
darrow said he was the original creator of monopoly, although he was not.
magie wanted people to learn about the effects of greed.
darrow sold his version of the landlords game to parker brothers.
the landlords game was created by magie.

Explanation:

1. Check if each statement matches the text:

• The text does not mention Darrow claiming to be the original creator, so this is not included.
• The text states Magie gave lectures on greed's consequences and wanted wider reach, so this is included.
• The text says Darrow sold his version to Parker Brothers, so this is included.
• The text confirms Magie created The Landlord's Game, so this is included.

Answer:

• Magie wanted people to learn about the effects of greed.
• Darrow sold his version of The Landlord's Game to Parker Brothers.
• The Landlord's Game was created by Magie.