Question

Read the excerpt from a modest proposal by Jonathan swift. Which part of the text indicates that the landlords were known to exploit their tenants in eighteenth-century Ireland

Answer 1

"I grant this food will be somewhat dear, and therefore very proper for Landlords, who, as they have already devoured most of the Parents, seem to have the best Title to the Children.". 

The 'devoured most of the parents' part would best indicate that the landlords were known to exploit their tenants in 18th century Ireland. 

Answer 2

Thus the squire will learn to be a good landlord, and grow popular among his tenants,