Read this passage from the article:

Every day, angry crowds shouted at [Bridges] as she walked into the building. Many families removed their kids from the school. Still, Bridges' strength and determination paved the way for others to follow in her footsteps.

The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.

explain how Ruby Bridges made so many new friends in first grade
persuade the reader that Ruby Bridges' struggles did not last long
explain how Ruby Bridges became a role model when she was very young
help the reader picture Ruby Bridges' footsteps in first grade

The author's purpose for writing this passage was to explain how Ruby Bridges became a role model when she was very young.