Question

“to form a more perfect union” by maya angelou
1 we, american women, view our history with equanimity. we allow the positive achievements to inspire us and the negative omissions to teach us.
2 we recognize the accomplishments of our sisters, those famous and heralded women of history and those unknown and unsung women whose strengths gave birth to our strength.
3 we recognize those women who were and are immobilized by oppression and crippled by prejudice.
4 we recognize that no nation can boast of balance until each member of a nation is equally employed and equally rewarded.
5 we recognize that women collectively have been unfairly treated and dishonorably portrayed.
6 we recognize our responsibility to work toward the eradication of neglect in our society and by doing so, bring honor to our gender, to our species, and to ourselves individually. because of the recognitions set down above, we american women invent our future today.
part b: which two statements in the passage help the reader understand the meaning of equanimity? select two that apply.
a. “we allow the positive achievements to inspire us and the negative omissions to teach us.” (paragraph 1)
b. “...no nation can boast of balance until each member of a nation is equally employed and equally rewarded.” (paragraph 4)
c. “...those women who were and are immobilized by oppression and crippled by prejudice.” (paragraph 3)
d. “we recognize the accomplishments of our sisters, those famous and heralded women of history and those unknown and unsung women...” (paragraph 2)

Explanation:

Equanimity means calmness and composure. The statement in option A shows a balanced and composed view of history, taking both positive and negative aspects in stride, which helps understand equanimity.

Answer:

A. "We allow the positive achievements to inspire us and the negative omissions to teach us." (paragraph 1)