Developing an Argument Answers

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Which best evaluates Bush’s inductive reasoning in the excerpt?

A
It is not effective because it focuses on the attacks.
B
It is not effective because it doesn’t explain which federal agencies needed to be evacuated.
C
It is effective because it tells the American people that there is nothing to fear.
D
It is effective because it provides examples of how the nation is responding to the attacks.
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What is Bethune’s main claim in this text?

A
The financial situations that Black Americans face are unjust and need to change.
B
Black Americans have historically fought to preserve the freedom of their country.
C
American democracy means that Black Americans deserve equal rights under the law.
D
The hope that Black Americans have placed in their government has been incorrect.
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Which choice best shows the evidence Bethune uses to show that Black people "have brought to the nation rich gifts”?

A
She lists Black artists and writers.
B
She uses the image of a rich harvest.
C
She describes how Black Americans have been given rights.
D
She explains why farming is important to the nation.
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✔ inductivedeductive

A
✔ inductive
B
deductive
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What is one piece of evidence Bethune uses to support the claim that Black Americans deserve equal rights?

A
They have hope for America's future.
B
They have paid equal taxes.
C
They believe in the right to vote.
D
They have served their country in war.
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Which best evaluates Bethune’s reasoning in supporting the claim that Black Americans deserve equal rights?

A
It is not effective because it does not explain why rights are important.
B
It is not effective because it does not explain which rights everyone deserves.
C
It is effective because it explains the democratic ideas of liberty and equality.
D
It is effective because it explains that Black Americans have fought for American ideas.

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