"The South's adoption of extreme racism was due not so much to a conversion, but to a relaxation of the opposition. All the elements of fear, jealousy, proscription, hatred and fanaticism had long been present, as
they were present in various degrees of intensity in any society. What enabled them to rise to dominence was
not so much cleverness or ingenuity as it was a general weakening and discrediting of the numerous forces
that had hitherto kept them in check."
- from C. Vann Woodward, The Strange Career of Jim Crow
What conclusion can be drawn from this text?
A)
Fighting for civil rights is what caused segregation in the first place.
B)
Opposition itself is what helped segregation to flourish in all parts of the
country.
C)
Society Belf encouraged and accepted segregation in all parts of the
United States.
D)
Segregation was a natural progress of any nation to wanting to have full
civil rights.
Eliminate

Egypt is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. theearliest egyptian dynasty was established around 3100bce. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when it was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of aseries of muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. european powers then occupied egypt beginning in the late 18th century. today, egypt is an independent republic with its own constitution and elected leaders. however, some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to grow more powerful. which statement from the passage addresses an event from the present? a. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of a seriesof muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. b. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when egypt was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. c. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if the leaders continue to grow more powerful. d. however some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. edit: the correct answer is d