Directions: Read an excerpt from chapter 5 of Hidden Figures, starting on page 30 (the beginning of the chapter) and ending on page 31 (“. . . subdivision known as Newsome Park“). Then, answer the following questions. Which sentence best represents a claim that could be supported from this excerpt?
The impact of World War II was felt in the Hampton Roads community and resulted in many positive changes in the area.
The women in the Hampton Roads community had few opportunities for employment due to the war efforts in the area.
The government of Hampton Roads did nothing to address the changing needs of the people in its community.
Landlords took advantage of the African American population in Hampton Roads by charging high rents for poor housing.
Provide one piece of evidence from the excerpt along with reasoning to support the claim.
Evidence:

Reasoning:

Read this excerpt from "ain't i a woman? " by sojoumer truth in which three sentences does she make an emotional appeal to the audience by talking about her personal hardships? well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. {i think that 'twixt the negroes of the south and the women at the north, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon.} but what's all this here talking about? {that man over there says that women need to be into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. nobody ever me into carriages, or over mud puddles, or gives me any best place} and ain't i a woman? look at me! look at my arm! {i have ploughed and planted, and gathered into bars, and no man could head me! } and ain't i a woman? i could work as much and eat as much as a man - when i could get it - and bear the lash as well! and ain't i a woman? {i have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when i cried out with my mother's grief, none but jesus heard me! } and ain't i a woman? {then they talk about this thing in the head, what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect") that's it, honey.} what's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights? if my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. “this fair country alone is settled by freeholders, the possessors of the soil they cultivate . .” in about 100 words, discuss the influence that being a “freeholder” has on a settler and, according to crevecoeur, the admirable qualities it engenders.

Create a purpose statement based on the graphic organizer in "section ii: finding the main point."