Re-read John Kenneth White’s statement from paragraph 14 of "American Dream Faces Harsh New Reality," "If you go back to the Great Depression where the American Dream originated as a concept, strikingly enough, there was still hope and optimism about the future." Which of the following best summarizes the purpose of this statement?

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.