J. d. vance (251) tells his own story, in part, to illustrate how the optimism he felt about his future "contrasted starkly with the pessimism of so many of [his] neighbors." what other arguments does vance make thought his narrative?

What was one step that charlemagne took to unite his kingdom? a. he chose a single strong heir to inherit his throne. b. he drove muslim forces out of europe. c. he created and supported schools. d. he declared himself head of the catholic church.