Which sentence best explains the historical context for the book Silent Spring? It was written in the 1960s when people were first starting to consider the long-term effects of pesticides on humans and ecosystems.
It was written after President Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency to show support for his legacy as a leader.
It was written to prove that all pesticides were potentially harmful to the environment and should be banned from widespread use.
It was written by a biologist named Rachel Carson who grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Pennsylvania College for Women.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”