In the first two paragraphs, the author presents the story of Captain Jesse Ozbat in order to __________.A.illustrate one of the events that led to the creation of Memorial Day after the American Civil WarB.highlight the importance of serving in a branch of the military such as the U.S. ArmyC.describe the difference between the celebrations of Veterans Day and Memorial DayD.provide an example of the meaningful ways service members are remembered on Memorial Day

QUESTION 1QUESTION 1 OF 8 1 / 8Which of the following sentences expresses the main idea of the article?A.High school marching bands are a part of many Memorial Day celebrations across the United States.B.Since the Civil War, Memorial Day observations have included decorating the graves of military veterans.C.Some Americans have picnics during the Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the start of summer.D.On Memorial Day each year, people honor military personnel who died while serving their country.

What event is Whitman mourning?Group of answer choicesThe start of the Civil WarThe loss of the Confederate armyThe death of President LincolnA ship’s return after an unsuccessful trip

Your task is to write a diary entry from George's perspective on one of the events that take place during the narrative. For example:What happened in Weed and how George feels about leaving again.His response to the fight that injured CurleyJustifying his actions in shooting Lennie.Choose your own event to discuss- feel free to talk through your ideas with me.  You should demonstrate:Understanding of the themes and perspectives in the textStrong understanding of characterisation of the different characters in the story. Application of literary techniques in your own writing

Based on information in the article, in what way do Memorial Day and Veterans Day contrast?A.Memorial Day honors military personnel who died while serving their country, whereas Veterans Day honors all members of the U.S. armed forces.B.Memorial Day honors those who served during the American Civil War, whereas Veterans Day honors all service members' contributions.C.Memorial Day honors all service members' contributions, whereas Veterans Day honors those who served during the American Civil War.D.Memorial Day honors all members of the U.S. armed forces, whereas Veterans Day honors military personnel who died while serving their country.SUBMITExtrasHIGHLIGHTDICTIONARYSCREEN MASKINGREAD ALOUDTRANSLATESETTINGS

1. The African American authors of the “Address to the Loyal Citizens and Congress of the United States” made a particular effort to __________.A.describe their contributions to the war effortB.assert their equal citizenship and right to voteC.demonstrate their humilityD.underscore their bitterness toward white peopleSubmit-- of 1 pointAssessment: Competing Visions DEMANDING RIGHTS, PROTECTING PRIVILEGE3 tries left2. What was the purpose of the 1865 Mississippi “Black Code”?A.to make provisions for the inclusion of blacks in governmentB.to define the rights of blacksC.to sharply limit the newly won freedoms of African AmericansD.to make provisions for blacks to participate in elections