Question

1. in this context of the text, what does it mean to \bear fruit\ in paragraph 4?

a. african - americans were beginning to gain power over white people.

b. opportunities for education provided african - americans with an advantage in the fight for civil rights.

c. people fighting for the rights of african - americans were beginning to be able to see results and progress.

d. people fighting for the rights of african - americans were beginning to understand why equality was important.

Explanation:

The phrase "bear fruit" generally means to produce results or have positive outcomes. In the context of the fight for African - American rights, it likely refers to seeing progress and results from the efforts. Option C best captures this idea as it mentions people fighting for African - American rights starting to see results and progress.

Answer:

C. People fighting for the rights of African - Americans were beginning to be able to see results and progress.