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5. The statement below was made by a 19th-century
immigrant to the United States,
"My family was lucky. We survived the pogranir
our village in Russia. The Tsarist government
acted in support of these anti-Jewish attacks. We
had a cousin in Chicago who sent us enough
money to pay for our passage by steamship to
America."
Based on this statement, why did her family
immigrate to the United States?
A. religious persecution pushed them out of Russia
B. a drought in western Russia pushed them out of
Russia
Cthe discovery of gold in the Black Hills pulled them
towards the U. S
D. the promise of jobs in the oil industry in Chicago
pulled them towards the US
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growth of
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suburbs

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

answer: first person

explanation: