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What is Bethune’s main claim in this text?

The financial situations that Black Americans face are unjust and need to change.

Black Americans have historically fought to preserve the freedom of their country.

American democracy means that Black Americans deserve equal rights under the law.

The hope that Black Americans have placed in their government has been incorrect.

Which choice best shows the evidence Bethune uses to show that Black people "have brought to the nation rich gifts”?

She lists Black artists and writers.

She uses the image of a rich harvest.

She describes how Black Americans have been given rights.

She explains why farming is important to the nation.

✔ inductivedeductive

✔ inductive

deductive

What is one piece of evidence Bethune uses to support the claim that Black Americans deserve equal rights?

They have hope for America's future.

They have paid equal taxes.

They believe in the right to vote.

They have served their country in war.

Which best evaluates Bethune’s reasoning in supporting the claim that Black Americans deserve equal rights?

It is not effective because it does not explain why rights are important.

It is not effective because it does not explain which rights everyone deserves.

It is effective because it explains the democratic ideas of liberty and equality.

It is effective because it explains that Black Americans have fought for American ideas.

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