Question

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read the passage and then choose the best answer to the question. answer the question based on what is stated or implied in the passage. * (1 punto)

baby carriages were invented in 1848 by charles burton. he lived in new york city and faced opposition to his invention from people who felt they were unsafe. he believed in his idea and moved to england, where he opened a factory. he made carriages for queen victoria of england, queen isabella ii of spain, and other royalty. a factory opened in the united states ten years later but only 75 carriages were sold. today, baby carriages are extremely popular and almost every baby has at least one.

we can conclude from the passage that

○ baby carriage sales have dramatically risen in the last 75 years.
○ burton had many inventions that he tried to put into mass production.
○ the initial design of the baby carriage was not safe.
○ americans attitudes toward baby carriages have changed significantly.

Explanation:

The passage notes that initially, Americans opposed baby carriages as unsafe, and a U.S. factory only sold 75 units. Now, baby carriages are extremely popular with almost every baby having one, showing a major shift in American attitudes. The other options are unsupported: no timeline of 75 years is given, no other inventions by Burton are mentioned, and the claim the initial design was unsafe was just an opposing view, not a stated fact.

Answer:

D. Americans' attitudes toward baby carriages have changed significantly.