I believe it was in the 1930's.
Not sure if you're asking for the scale itself but i'll give it to you anyway.
D Major has 2 sharps. F and C.
Scale: D , E , F# , G , A , B , C# , D
Answer: A compare-and-contrast essay analyzes two subjects by either comparing them, contrasting them, or both. The purpose of writing a comparison or contrast essay is not to state it but rather to illuminate the differences or unexpected similarities between two subjects.
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