The end of the article quotes William J. Powell, an African American veteran and writer who claimed, “Because of Bessie Coleman, we have overcome that which was much worse than a racial barrier. We have overcome the barriers within ourselves and dared to dream.” How does the evidence in the article support the fact that Coleman overcame both racial and personal barriers in order to achieve success? Write a paragraph response using the RACE strategy.

Whenever we take information from another source – whether we use the information word for word or we put the information into our own words – we must use a(n) right after where the research occurs in the paper.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Which sentence best contrasts two things? a. air travel, like bus travel, is a fun way to get from one place to another. b. air travel is a fun and relatively easy way to get from place to place. c. both bus travel and air travel require substantial planning. d. air travel is much more expensive than bus travel.