SAT English Practice Question

The author discusses the history and the social significance of the traditional practice of "bushwhacking." This practice is a kind of guerrilla warfare that involves ambushes and hit-and-run attacks. The author argues that bushwhacking was often practiced by those who felt they had been wronged by a larger power, and that it was used to gain a tactical advantage over a more powerful enemy. The author suggests that bushwhacking was more than just a military tactic, and that it was also a way for marginalized people to express their resistance to oppression. What is the most likely reason why the author includes this discussion of bushwhacking?

1. A.illustrate the tactics used by guerrilla fighters.
2. B.provide a historical context for the author’s argument.
3. C.highlight the importance of a particular military strategy.
4. D.explain the complex social and political dynamics of resistance.