Question

if freedman had eyelids, he would have blinked his eyes in disbelief. as the earliest version of the south bay companys androids, his face was constructed without eyelids. he just stood in front of the proclamation and stared at the headline, androids released from unpaid service.
whats that hunk of metal staring at? freedmans owner, sir, walked up to see the proclamation posted on the doors of the council building. as sirs eyes scanned the text, his face turned red.
no way, sir said. the government cant take my property away from me like that. who does this council master think he is?
freedman thought about what the proclamation meant. he did not have to work for sir for free. he did not have to obey sirs commands, and sir would not be allowed to shock his processor. but where will i go? where will i live? how will i support myself? can i get a job somewhere?
come on, freedman, sir said sharply. his voice issued a challenge.
freedman didnt budge.
didnt you hear me, you tin can? lets go home.
freedman turned and walked away. from that point on, freedman would be his own boss.
what major historical event is represented in this story?
a. rise of manufacturing
b. invention of computers
c. a world war
d. end of slavery

Explanation:

The story mentions "Androids Released from Unpaid Service" which is analogous to the end of slavery where people were freed from unpaid labor. The reaction of Sir (the owner) about losing "property" (the android Freedman) also mirrors the resistance of slave - owners when slavery was abolished. Options A (rise of manufacturing) and B (invention of computers) have no relation to the concept of being released from unpaid service. Option C (a world war) is also not indicated in the text.

Answer:

D. end of slavery