American elite's link to slavery — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1
This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “American elite's link to slavery.” Read the article, then answer the questions below to practice identifying key details, meaning from context, and overall understanding.


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 72


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. What percentage of congressmen have ancestors who owned slaves?
2. Is this percentage higher in the House of Representatives or in the Senate?
3. Which is NOT true?
4. Which party has more politicians who are descendants of slaveholders?
5. Who conducted this research?
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Did you know? Historical research projects sometimes look into how present-day institutions are connected to past events like slavery, which can lead to public discussion and debate. Articles like this introduce vocabulary around history, research, and public reaction.

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