Question

Read the paragraph.

Wherever there was a strike or labor dispute, Mother Jones was there fighting for the workers. She was even arrested during a protest in 1913 at the age of 83. She continued to speak about workers' rights as her health permitted until she was 96, when she was no longer able to continue her work. Her last known public appearance was at her 100th birthday party, when she was as fiery as ever. She passed away in 1930, seven months after her 100th birthday. Mother Jones was buried near the victims of an 1889 mine riot in southern Illinois.

What is the central idea of the paragraph?
A
Mother Jones fought for what she believed in her entire life.

B
Mother Jones lived a very long life and was buried in southern Illinois.

C
Mother Jones made many public appearances throughout her life.

D
Mother Jones was arrested when she was 83.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

When we look for a central idea, we want to look for the option that best shows the overall message of the story.

A is correct because all the supporting details match up.