Read this excerpt from The Great Fire. The demand for carpenters and bricklayers soared,
and farmers from as far away as 150 miles came to
get jobs. Salaries also rose, with unskilled laborers
commanding two dollars a day, while carpenters and
bricklayers got anywhere from five dollars to ten
dollars a day (amazing money back in 1871).
Which statement best reflects the theme of this
paragraph?
O Some people are more helpful than others during
a disaster.
O After a negative event, some people take
advantage of others.
O It's possible to find positive outcomes, even after
a negative event
O Some people hope disasters occur so they can
benefit from them.