What is the authors' purpose in this passage? to inform the reader about the daily routines and tasks of
workers on the sugar plantations
to inform the reader about Bechu's role in proving that the
plantation owners' tactics were illegal
to inform the reader that certain jobs on the plantation
took too long to be finished in one day
to inform the reader that Bechu was powerless over his
bosses, despite sharing his evidence

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.