At the end, Matt Creighton asserts, “Human nature, the all-over picture of it, is better than it was a thousand—five hundred—even a hundred years ago. There is an awakenin' inside us of human decency and responsibility.” Do you agree with this point of view? Write at least 250 words explaining whether Matt Creighton’s attitude about human progress is supported by evidence, both past and present. Cite examples from the events depicted in the excerpt as well as your own experiences and observations.

This is an excerpt from Across Five Aprils

Explanation:

The author brings out the ideas of how the historical events brought a change in politics through the dialogues of the characters.Matt was discussing with Bill about slavery asking him if they should put an end to slavery or whether it should be continued in the south. Matt Creighton says that human nature was better than it was a thousand five hundred or even a hundred years ago as there was an awakening inside each of us about human responsibility and decency.This led to disagreement among the states and lead to civil war. This shows Matt's personality that he was optimistic and decent.