|Question 7Verbal

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President Richard Nixon is most famous for his participation in the 1970s Watergate political scandal, a convoluted tale of criminality and eroded ethics involving a constellation of associates such as Chief of Staff H.R. "Bob" Haldeman and Nixon's personal friend Charles "Bebe" Rebozo. But Nixon's legacy is complex: he has been praised for his role in opening relations between the United States and China, and he once made an attempt at reforming United States health care policy that is arguably a precursor to the Affordable Care Act, which became law during the Barack Obama administration.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
It catalogs the most notable achievements of a historical figure.
A
It argues that the seeming prominence of a historical figure is largely due to the actions of others.
B
It assesses a historical figure's significance by considering both his failings and his achievements.
C
It explains how a historical figure's reputation has improved significantly with the passage of time.
D