Question

5 what is the main idea of this text?a madam c.j. walker was a successful african american entrepreneur who developed beauty products for african american women and used her success to support causes she believed in.b madam c.j. walker, named sarah breedlove at birth, was born in delta, louisiana to owen and minerva breedlove who were former slaves and died when sarah was only six years old.c madam c.j. walker bought a house at 108 w. 136th st. in new york city, opened a salon next door at 110 w. 136th st., and built a mansion on broadway at irvington-on-hudson called villa lewaro.d alelia walker started a literary salon in her townhouse called the dark tower to provide a place for young african american artists and writers to discuss and exhibit their works.

Explanation:

The main idea of a text summarizes its core focus. Option B only covers her birth details, Option C focuses on her property purchases, and Option D discusses her daughter's salon. Option A encapsulates her key identity and the central action that defines her legacy as a successful entrepreneur with beauty products for African American women.

Answer:

A. Madam C.J. Walker was a successful African American entrepreneur who developed beauty products for African American women and used her success to support causes she believed in.