Read this excerpt from "the spirit of alcatraz." as the months passed, the occupation began to lose some of its momentum, and several occupiers left the island to return to school or family life. things became more difficult when the government cut off phone service to the island, followed by electrical power and fresh water. finally, on june 11, 1971, a large force of government agents arrived on alcatraz and removed the last fifteen people – six men, four women, and five children. after nineteen months, the occupation was over. which word best describes the tone of this excerpt? casual scientific humorous factual

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.