Question

Read the passage below from the section "Many Parts Of Life Remain Traditional."

"Today, the Acoma continue to resist threats to tribal life. Like many Native Americans, they have had to deal with the U.S. government, poverty, alcoholism, and unemployment, among other things. For decades, Acoma children were forcibly sent to boarding schools where they were punished for speaking their native language. Nowadays, the traditional language is taught to all Acoma children at the local schools."
Why did the author include this passage?
A) To introduce the idea that modern-day Acomas must persist against new forms of ongoing oppression
B) To elaborate on how the Acoma's education system has been challenged and changed over time
C) To give an example of how Acoma have been able to preserve their traditional language
D) To illustrate how Acoma life has been permanently changed by colonizers from different countries

Answer 1

The author included this passage to introduce the idea that modern-day Acomas must persist against new forms of ongoing oppression.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author included this passage to A) introduce the idea that modern-day Acomas must persist against new forms of ongoing oppression. The passage highlights the challenges faced by the Acoma tribe, such as dealing with the U.S. government, poverty, alcoholism, and unemployment. It also mentions the forcible sending of Acoma children to boarding schools, where they were punished for speaking their native language. However, nowadays, the traditional language is taught to all Acoma children at the local schools, showcasing the tribe's resilience in preserving their language and cultural heritage.