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Which best identifies Jackie Robinson’s reason for writing his letter to President Eisenhower?

He hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level.

He believes that the president should punish Governor Faubus for his inexcusable actions.

He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus.

He thinks that the president should be commended for his remarks at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders.

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How does the mention of Governor Faubus in Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower strengthen the main argument of the letter?

The reference highlights President Eisenhower’s deep dislike of the governor and shows his willingness to remove him from office.

Robinson notes that Governor Faubus spoke during the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders and became a symbol of civil rights.

Robinson uses Governor Faubus as a metaphor for racial segregation and therefore provides a strong visual image.

The reference provides a real-life example of a pro-segregationist and his actions, making the need for civil rights more dire.

Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years.This excerpt contains an historical allusion to

civil rights activists that advocated for equal rights in the United States throughout the 20th century.

the discrimination and bigotry faced by Black people throughout history in the United States.

Robinson’s belief that an end to segregation is impossible to achieve in the United States.

Robinson’s belief that President Eisenhower is responsible for ending segregation in the United States.

Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years.Which best explains why Robinson includes this description of Black people?

to warn the president that Black people are tired of waiting and will soon take action

to point out that Black people have greatly suffered for far too long

to assure the president that Black people would continue to wait patiently

to show that he respects the president and all he has done to help Black people

Read the excerpt from Gelissen’s Rena's Promise: Two Sisters in Auschwitz.“I have a favor to ask of you, Andrzej . . . This is very difficult for me, but I must ask. It is no longer safe in Tylicz for Rena. Her mother and I are worried for her safety every day.” Look at this image from Art Spiegelman’s Maus.What idea is related in both excerpts?

the sense of relief people experienced when they found a way to escape during the Holocaust

the sense of fearful hesitancy people experienced while living under the oppression of Nazis fascism during the Holocaust

the sickness parents experienced as they were separated from their children during the Holocaust

the sense of confusion small children and older adults experienced during the Holocaust

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