The student wants to make and support a generalization about the Alta conflict. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
During the Alta conflict, Sámi activists staged protests to block the construction of a dam on the Alta River in Norway that would disrupt local fishing and reindeer herding.
B
Although the dam that the Sámi activists had protested was ultimately built, the Alta conflict had a lasting impact.
C
Sámi rights to lands, waters, and resources received international attention and legal protections as a result of the Alta conflict.
D
The Alta conflict had a lasting impact, resulting in international attention and legal protections for Sámi rights to lands, waters, and resources.
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. It makes a generalization—the conflict had a lasting impact—and then supports it with evidence—the attention and protections were results of the conflict.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This choice doesn’t make a generalization about the conflict. It describes a specific event from the conflict.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This choice makes a generalization about the Alta conflict, but doesn’t support it.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This choice makes a statement about the aftermath of the conflict, but doesn’t support it. The statement is also a little too specific to be a generalization.