23. The primary purpose of the passage is to

　　propose and defend a theory about the consequences of a certain historical event

　　present historical facts and offer a broader interpretation of those facts than has been offered in the past

　　describe the socioeconomic effects of a widely held attitude during a particular historical period

　　demonstrate the superiority of using an economic approach to historical analysis

　　call attention to the influence of the textile industry on society during a particular historical period

　　24. It can be inferred from the passage that the author views the system of paying all workers equally on time rates as

　　unfair and not rational

　　undesirable but unavoidable

　　efficient and profitable

　　advantageous to most women workers

　　evidence of a trend toward a more modern wage system

　　25. The passage implies which of the following about women spinners in medieval Europe?

　　Most of them worked independently for wealthy sponsors.

　　They were not typical of medieval women entrepreneurs.

　　Some of them were paid for their work after it was done, according to its value.

　　They would have been able to contribute substantial amounts to their families incomes were it not for the prohibition against advancing money to them.

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