<span>Swift claims that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as the country’s “breeders.”
In this choice, the author simply puts "claims..." and adds no extra bias.</span>
I’m pretty sure you’re correct!
My explanation would be because using active voice uses fewer words. Making it fast pace and engaging for readers.
Summary by any other name
I would say that remedy/recompense is the correct answer. Recompense means to compensate or make amends.
