Which statement best explains how the following supporting detail helps develop a central idea of the text?
They also chose subjects that were ordinary and even boring, some
would say, for example, Claude Monet painted over 25 pictures of
haystacks.
O A. It presents evidence to prove the claim that Impressionist
paintings are more interesting than traditional paintings.
O B. It explains one of the main ways that the Impressionists differed
from the accepted artists of their time.
C. It tells a story in order to make the Impressionist painters seem
more well-rounded and relatable.
D. It criticizes Impressionist paintings by claiming that their subjects
are not worthy of being considered art.

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.