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During the civil rights era, a neighborhood is divided by discrimination. The Gordon family believes in treating people equally. They hire people of all races to work in their restaurant and gladly serve anyone who comes in to dine. As a result, they face insults, threats, and vandalism from people who disagree with them. The family members agree that they cannot give in to pressure, and they encourage one another to stay true to their beliefs. Which is the best explanation of how the setting helps to reveal the theme?

A. The workplace where everyone is welcome shows the equality of all people.
B. The tense social climate shows the strength of the family's beliefs,
C. The protest march shows how important it is to stay true to oneself.
D. The realistic historical era shows how much has changed since the 1960s, ingen​

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Answer:b

Explanation: throughout the story it shows that the all race inclusive restaurant is challenged by the social ideas of the are proving that the family will uphold their beliefs despite all the challenges that come with it

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