How does the following excerpt from paragraph 9 contribute to the author's version of the Thanksgiving story?: "The Pilgrims were not in good condition. They were living in dirt-covered shelters, there was a shortage of food, and nearly half of them had died in the winter"? A

It reminds the reader that the American frontier was a dangerous place, especially during the winter.

B

It demonstrates why the Pilgrims needed help from Squanto.

C

It reveals that the Pilgrims needed to learn more about the poisonous plants in the area.

D

It shows that if the Pilgrims had worked harder they would not have needed Squanto's help.