Question

While he nurtured the popularity of the bicycle through the press, Pope also supported legal and political efforts to establish cycling as a legitimate endeavor. That included going to court in cities where riding was outlawed on streets or in parks based on claims that cycles frightened horses. In New York City, for example, three cyclists were arrested in 1881 for defying an ordinance against riding in Central Park. This was a test case, and Pope was more than willing to finance the defendants' legal battle. Months of testimony ensued, starting with witness Samuel G. Hough, who described what happened when a cyclist crashed into his horse-drawn buggy. –Wheels of Change, Sue Macy Which events were occurring at the same time? Check all that apply. Pope tried to help the bicycle gain popularity. Pope attempted to get cycling recognized as a real means of transportation. Pope got involved in the arrest of three cyclists for defying cycling rules. Pope spoke out against bicycling. Pope accidentally crashed into a horse-drawn buggy.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

• Pope tried to help the bicycle gain popularity.
• Pope attempted to get cycling recognized as a real means of transportation.
• Pope got involved in the arrest of three cyclists for defying cycling rules.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the text, Pope is not speaking against the cycle, quite the contrary, Pope is advocating cycling because he wants cycling to gain popularity and be recognized as a real means of transportation. Because of this desire, Pope became involved in the arrest of three cyclists who defied the rules of cycling, according to the text "Pope was more than willing to finance the legal battle of these defendants" . In addition, it was not Pope who crashed into a horse-drawn cart, who did this was a cyclist who was seen by witness Samuel G. Hough.