Question

what point is the speaker mainly attempting to make in the following passage (paragraph 2)?

in considering the requirements for the rehabilitation of europe the physical loss of life, the visible destruction of cities, factories, mines and railroads was correctly estimated, but it has become obvious during recent months that this visible destruction was probably less serious than the dislocation of the entire fabric of european economy.

a. the physical destruction of europes cities and infrastructure was the most devastating consequence of world war ii.
b. hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives during world war ii, which led to serious economic instability across the european continent.
c. the most pressing problem in europe is the failure of europes economic system, which may be less visible to many observers.
d. delivering a commencement speech at harvard is marshalls first step in addressing the economic devastation in europe.

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Explanation:

The passage states that while physical destruction (lives, cities, infrastructure) was correctly estimated, the less visible but more serious issue is the breakdown of Europe's economic structure. Option C matches this core point, as it identifies the failing economic system as the most pressing, less visible problem.

Answer:

C. The most pressing problem in Europe is the failure of Europe's economic system, which may be less visible to many observers.