How do paragraphs 1 and 2 contribute to the structure of the article as a whole? A They describe a problem and give a possible solution that the author will explain in detail. B They introduce an argument that the author will then support with several reasons. C They provide two opposing opinions that the author will continue to analyze. D They present a sequence of events caused by a situation that the author will later describe.

affirmative action refers to the policies that take gender, race, or ethnicity into account in order to promote equal opportunity.

employers subject to title vii are prohibited from taking race or sex into account in any employment decisions. aa is a penalty for having any job group substantially statistically "underutilized" in any race or either sex. the employer must take steps to eliminate the underutilization, then stop, ending its aa efforts

the steam engine.

the locomotive.

the telephone.

the telegraph.

the internal combustion engine.

the rifle.

ironclad ships.

electricity/light bulb.