Which of the following best describes the historical context of alice childress's play string? a. world war ll had just ended, and many soldiers were returning. b. slavery had recently been abolished in the south. c. the civil rights act had recently been passed. d. african americans were not allowed to vote.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.