PSAT Reading Question 536: Answer and Explanation

Question: 536

According to the passage, the North American battles in the War of 1812 gradually shifted from

• A. being fought and led by great generals to being fought and led by elected representatives.
• B. decisive victories by the British to decisive victories by the United States.
• C. being fought in the wilderness to being fought in urban areas.
• D. French to British military involvement.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Lines 78–82 discuss how the "theaters of war," i.e., the places where the battles were fought, shifted from the frontier to cities. The passage does not mention a shift to elected representatives leading the armies as described in choice (A). The war was not marked by decisive victories by either side as listed in choice (B). The British were involved throughout the war in contrast to choice (D).