Carefully read the " interpretation" section of the instructions before answering questionsdoes the proposed conclusion follows or conclusion does not follow. information: the history of the last 2000 years shows that wars have steadily become more frequent and more destructive. the twentieth century has the worst record thus far on both these counts. proposed conclusion: mankind has not advanced much in the ability to keep peace. information: the history of the last 2000 years shows that wars have steadily become more frequent and more destructive. the twentieth century has the worst record thus far on both these counts. proposed conclusion: if past trends continue, we can expect that there will be more wars in the twentieth-first century than there were in the twentieth century. information: the history of the last 2000 years shows that wars have steadily become more frequent and more destructive. the twentieth century has the worst record thus far on both these counts. proposed conclusion: wars have become more frequent and more destructive because the world's natural resources have become more valuable. information: when the united states steel corporation was created in 1902, it was the largest corporation america had known up to that time. it produced twice as much steel as all of its domestic competitors put together. today, the united states steel corporation produces about 20 percent of the steel that is made in this country. proposed conclusion: in 1902, the united states steel corporation produced not less than 66 percent of the total domestic output of steel. information: when the united states steel corporation was created in 1902, it was the largest corporation america had known up to that time. it produced twice as much steel as all of its domestic competitors put together. today, the united states steel corporation produces about 20 percent of the steel that is made in this country. proposed conclusion: today, domestic competitors produce more than three times as much steel as does the united states steel corporation. information: when the united states steel corporation was created in 1902, it was the largest corporation america had known up to that time. it produced twice as much steel as all of its domestic competitors put together. today, the united states steel corporation produces about 20 percent of the steel that is made in this country. proposed conclusion: the united states steel corporation produces less steel today than it did in 1902.information: pat had poor posture, had very few friends, was ill at ease in company, and in general was very unhappy. then a close friend recommended that pat visit dr. baldwin, a reputed expert on people improve their personalities. pat took this recommendation and, after three months of treatment by dr. baldwin, develop more friendships, was more at ease, and in general felt happier. proposed conclusion: without dr. baldwin's treatment, pat would not have improved. information: pat had poor posture, had very few friends, was ill at ease in company, and in general was very unhappy. then a close friend recommended that pat visit dr. baldwin, a reputed expert on people improve their personalities. pat took this recommendation and, after three months of treatment by dr. baldwin, develop more friendships, was more at ease, and in general felt happier. proposed conclusion: improvements in pat's life occurred after dr. baldwin's treatment started.