Question

read the opening sentence from a draft of a document-based essay on government authority in nazi germany.
draft:
in nazi germany, the government censored the press.
which example is the best revision of this sentence?

• in nazi germany, the government censored the press by preventing newspapers from publishing articles that opposed nazi ideology.
• censorship of the press in nazi germany was a big problem for many newspapers and magazines.
• in nazi germany, censorship of the press was pretty bad, but it could have been a whole lot worse.
• censorship of the press was not only a problem in nazi germany, it also occurred in the fascist state of italy.

Explanation:

To find the best revision, we need a sentence that elaborates on how the government censored the press in Nazi Germany (matching the essay's focus on government authority). The first option explains the method of censorship (preventing opposing articles), which is a clear and relevant elaboration. The second option focuses on the problem for media, not the government's action. The third option includes an irrelevant comparison ("could have been worse"). The fourth option shifts focus to Italy, which is off - topic for an essay on Nazi Germany's government authority.

Answer:

A. In Nazi Germany, the government censored the press by preventing newspapers from publishing articles that opposed Nazi ideology.