read the excerpt from immigrant kids, by russell freedman.

men, women, and children were packed into dark, foul-smelling compartments. they slept in narrow bunks stacked three high. they had no showers, no lounges, and no dining rooms. food served from huge kettles was dished into dinner pails provided by the steamship company. because steerage conditions were crowded and uncomfortable, passengers spent as much time as possible up on deck.

details such as "foul-smelling,” "bunks stacked three high,” and "no showers, no lounges, and no dining rooms” show that living conditions on the steamships were
challenging but rewarding.
difficult and unpleasant.
crowded but clean.
exciting and lively.

Theodore is writing a blog post on the relationship between music and a person’s mood. which of the following sentences might appear in his conclusion? a. do you have a particular song that always makes you feel better? b. a recent study shows that music can enhance a good mood and relieve a bad mood. c. whatever the reason, it is clear that music is deeply connected to human emotions. d. the researchers found that the type of music was less important than how much the subject enjoyed it.

Read stefon’s notes on the topic of chicago’s maxwell street market. his purpose is to inform readers about the market’s historical significance. maxwell street market • the market was a famous immigrant business district in chicago. • it was mostly open-air, but it also had stores and restaurants. • beginning in the 1940s, it was a mecca for blues musicians. • famous musicians such as muddy waters played there. • playing outdoors required amplifiers; this lead to the development of the “chicago blues” sound. • the market was shut down to make way for new development in the 1980s and 1990s. which of the following is the best example of a central idea for his essay? a. the maxwell street market was much too valuable to be shut down. b. for over a century, new immigrants to chicago made their home on maxwell street. c. successful stores and restaurants made the maxwell street market an essential part of chicago history. d. as the birthplace of the “chicago blues,” the maxwell street market plays a critical role in the city’s history.

Why did mao zedong begin the cultural revolution? select all that apply