Rabbit thought turtle was slow, so he challenged Turtle to a race. But Rabbit was so confident that he would win the race he decided to take a nap during the race.
Turtle knew he could win the race if he just kept on going. Turtle did just that and
he WON!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. to persuade
B. to inform
C. to entertain

Which of the following answer best explains the ideals or principles led to the concept of manifest destiny? a americans wanted the european countries to stay out of the north american continent. b americans felt they had a god-given duty to protect the land of the native americans. c americans thought they had a god-given duty to spread their culture and government. d americans learned about this concept from the native americans tribes had encountered.