Question 4 Part B: Which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A? (1 point)
Responses
“One self-help columnist urged young Kenyans to plant trees; ‘You never know,’ she said, ‘where it might lead.’” (paragraph 24)
“One self-help columnist urged young Kenyans to plant trees; ‘You never know,’ she said, ‘where it might lead.’” (paragraph 24)
“In 1971, she became the first woman in east and central Africa to earn a Ph.D.; her doctorate is in biological sciences.” (paragraph 16)
“In 1971, she became the first woman in east and central Africa to earn a Ph.D.; her doctorate is in biological sciences.” (paragraph 16)
“In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12)
“In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12)
“For their boldness, Maathai and Green Belt colleagues were subjected to stints in jail and harassment, including death threats.” (paragraph 18)
“For their boldness, Maathai and Green Belt colleagues were subjected to stints in jail and harassment, including death threats.” (paragraph 18)
This detail supports the idea that Wangari Maathai faced challenges and obstacles in her efforts to create change and plant trees in Kenya. It highlights her resilience and determination in the face of adversity, which aligns with the idea that success is not always easy to achieve.