In the book "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963", which of the following events from the story most accurately represents the time period in which the story is set?
1) Mr. Watson nicknames his car the "Brown Bomber"
2)Larry Dunn uses shoe polish to make Kenny's gloves black.
3)Joey is offended when Mrs. Davidson gives her a white angel.
4)Kenny witnesses the aftermath of a church bombing.
I think #1
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j is right
Isn't the book take place in the civil right movement?
Then, I agree with your answer(my opinion).
Was this correct? I don't agree with your answer and I'm struggling with this question on my son's homework. My guess is (3)
thanks but number 3 is wrong its D, and i don´t know for number 8 yet.
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. Sorry, you gotta do this one yourself. If you are having trouble with coming up with something to write, look at some of the book reviews or parts of the book!
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J is so right this school work is just ****
Mom -- why are you guessing? If you want to help your son, please read the book.
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.C
5.C
6.D
7.C
8. no plagiarizing
All 1.00 granted.
Thanks but u got 2 wrong
Based on the given choices, the event that most accurately represents the time period in which the story is set is option 4) Kenny witnessing the aftermath of a church bombing.
To arrive at this answer, it is important to consider the context of the book, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963," which is set during the Civil Rights Era in the United States. This time period was characterized by racial segregation and widespread discrimination against African Americans.
Option 4) is significant because it directly reflects the social and racial tensions of that time. The church bombing mentioned refers to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. This tragic event was carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, resulting in the deaths of four African American girls. The incident serves as a powerful representation of the racial hatred and violence prevalent during the 1960s.
On the other hand, options 1) and 2) are more related to the characters' personal experiences and do not specifically reflect the time period in which the story is set. Option 3) might be seen as indicative of racial divides, but it is not as directly connected to the broader historical and cultural context of the 1960s as the church bombing incident.
In conclusion, while all the events mentioned have some significance in the story, option 4)—Kenny witnessing the aftermath of a church bombing—most accurately represents the time period in which "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963" is set.