Question

1. the primary purpose of this passage is to: a) argue that the guerra chiquita was the most important cuban independence war. b) highlight the struggle for cuban independence and the rise of cuban nationalism. c) highlight the support of the spanish and cuban liberals for signing the pact of zanjón. d) explain how elite white planters manipulated nationalist movements to preserve slavery. 3. details like “the atmosphere is charged... they talk, they comment, they murmur” in paragraph 2 and “blacks are impatient. we are losing a precious moment” help support the author’s point that: a) spanish colonial leaders were planning a violent crackdown on civilians in order to prevent any revolutions. b) white liberals were determined to suppress all revolutions. c) afro - cuban communities were actively driving the momentum for renewed rebellion. d) the war was inevitable due to foreign interference of american imperialists. 4. the passage indicates that the main cause of the continuation of armed resistance after the pact of zanjón was: a) a strategic desire to provoke spanish retaliation to be seen as the victims. b) the involvement of american and new york - based émigrés. c) the failure to achieve independence and abolish slavery. d) growing economic instability on the island and the need to produce more food.

Explanation:

1. The passage likely focuses on Cuban independence struggles and nationalism, making option B the most fitting as it encompasses the broader theme.
2. The details about the charged atmosphere and the impatience of blacks suggest that Afro - Cuban communities were eager for action, driving the momentum for rebellion, so option C is correct.
3. The main cause of continued armed resistance after the Pact of Zanjón was likely the failure to achieve the goals of independence and the abolition of slavery, making option C the best choice.

Answer:

1. B. Highlight the struggle for Cuban independence and the rise of Cuban Nationalism.
2. C. Afro - Cuban communities were actively driving the momentum for renewed rebellion.
3. C. The failure to achieve independence and abolish slavery.