Read this passage: The sound of horses' hooves hitting cracked earth
reverberated around the walls of the canyon. A lone eagle
swooped overhead as the band of cowboys galloped along
the narrow stream cutting through the landscape. During
the rainy season, the stream would become a thundering
river, sweeping the rocks and tumbleweeds away in a
harsh current. But now, with the stream nearly dry, the men
on horses wondered whether it would even provide them
with enough water for their journey.
What is the setting of the passage?
A. 1900s bustling city
B. 1800s American West
C. Present-day England
D. Futuristic metropolis
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Read this excerpt from loom and spindle. one of the first strikes of cotton-factory operatives that ever took place in this country was that in lowell, in october, 1836. when it was announced that the wages were to be cut down, great indignation was felt, and it was decided to strike, en masse. this was done. the mills were shut down, and the girls went in procession from their several corporations to the "grove" on chapel hill, and listened to "incendiary" speeches from early labor reformers. what can be inferred about the time period of the excerpt? check all that apply. a. factory workers felt frustrated by the lowering of their wages. b. workers were willing to show their displeasure through strikes. c. early efforts at strikes became chaotic and violent. d. the lowell girls were forbidden to voice objections. e. the lowell strike was followed by other labor strikes.