Based on 'Thomas Edison: The Master of Improvement," which statement best describes why Edison succeeded in inventing a usable lightbulb?
O He was highly educated in engineering, physics, and mechanics.
He was a talented inventor who naturally knew how to build things.
O He was very determined and persistent in overcoming obstacles.
O He was inspired and challenged by his mother's high expectations.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

How does crane's depiction of the way information was spread in the nineteenth century affect the novel? crane seeks to use the novel as a way to criticize the journalists of the time for how they glorified war as a means of union propaganda. by depicting the extent to which newspapers were circulated, crane seeks to expose the lack of unbiased reporting at the time. by giving newspapers a major role in the novel, crane seeks to make a connection between the increasing role of the military in national affairs and the decline of farming. crane captures the power of journalistic reports at a time when it was the primary means of transmitting information to a broad audience by showing its influence on henry.

Which details from the excerpt best indicate that the tomb is a frightening place ?