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Determine whether the following passage is (or contains)an argument.
"The personal computer revolution is marked by accidental discoveries.The entire market for these things was a big surprise to all the pioneers who put simple ads in hobbyist magazines and were stunned by an onslaught of eager customers."
-John
C.Dvorak
No argument.


Definitions:

Upton Sinclair

An American writer and social activist, famous for his novel "The Jungle" which exposed the harsh conditions of the U.S. meatpacking industry, leading to significant food safety reforms.

The Jungle

A 1906 novel by Upton Sinclair exposing the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities.

Progressive Agenda

Refers to a set of political and social ideologies aimed at promoting social justice, addressing inequalities, and embracing reform to improve society.

World War I

A global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world's great powers and marking one of the deadliest conflicts in history.

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