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Item #1 (4 points total, see details below)
Add two pieces of evidence from “The Green Belt Movement: The Story of Wangari Maathai” article that you plan to use in your letter to your local government in which you argue that an organization like the Green Belt Movement should be started in your area. (2 points)
Explain why you chose these quotes (2 points)
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https://www.biography.com/activist/wangari-maathai
Two pieces of evidence from "The Green Belt Movement: The Story of Wangari Maathai" article that could be used in a letter to argue for starting a similar organization in your area are:
1. Quote: "The Green Belt Movement would expand to become the largest tree-planting campaign in Africa, with more than 51 million trees planted."
2. Quote: "By 1987, the movement had 5,000 members in Kenya and had expanded to other countries, leading to the planting of tens of millions of trees."
These quotes showcase the impact and success of the Green Belt Movement in terms of the number of trees planted and the growth of the organization in terms of membership and global reach. By using these quotes in the letter to the local government, it helps demonstrate the potential positive impact and scalability of starting a similar organization in the area. Additionally, it highlights the importance of community involvement and the potential for widespread environmental benefits.