Question

The article states:
For the first few days, the riders faced some anger. But they were able to remain in their seats. Then, on May 9, some of the riders were arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, for going against segregationist rules.... In Rock Hill, South Carolina, angry travelers attacked African-American Freedom Rider John Lewis. Lewis had tried to use a "whites-only" restroom at the bus station. Five days later, in Anniston, Alabama, one of the buses was blown up. The other bus continued to Birmingham, where it was met by angry people. Many of the Freedom Riders were harmed and had to be taken to the hospital. The police did little to stop what was going on.
The author uses this paragraph mostly to help the reader _________.
A.Understand why the Supreme Court struck down certain laws
B.Understand why John Lewis became a Freedom Rider
C.Understand why people in Anniston were so angry
D.Understand what the journey was like for the Freedom Riders

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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