Read this creation story: a long time ago, there was a vast expanse of water instead of earth. the animals and trees lived on a level above the water. one day, wise badger dived deep into the water to search for mud. sadly, he could not swim for long and had to come back. the animals decided to send brave muskrat to get the mud. he dived into water and swam for a long time. he came up with a small amount of mud. the mud began to expand in every direction, creating an island. the animals waited for the island to dry. they sent big crow to keep watch on the island. in seven days, big crow returned and informed them that the island was dry and ready. the animals and trees moved onto the island and lived happily ever after. what is this type of creation story called?

Read this excerpt from loom and spindle. one of the first strikes of cotton-factory operatives that ever took place in this country was that in lowell, in october, 1836. when it was announced that the wages were to be cut down, great indignation was felt, and it was decided to strike, en masse. this was done. the mills were shut down, and the girls went in procession from their several corporations to the "grove" on chapel hill, and listened to "incendiary" speeches from early labor reformers. what can be inferred about the time period of the excerpt? check all that apply. a. factory workers felt frustrated by the lowering of their wages. b. workers were willing to show their displeasure through strikes. c. early efforts at strikes became chaotic and violent. d. the lowell girls were forbidden to voice objections. e. the lowell strike was followed by other labor strikes.