Question

read the lines from langston hughes’s poem \i, too, sing america.\ but i laugh, and eat well, and grow strong. the lines promoted cultural change in the united states in the mid-1900s because they showed that african americans were a growing population. encouraged african americans to feel powerful. showed that african americans can have a sense of humor. demonstrated that african americans can enjoy life.

Explanation:

The lines from Langston Hughes' poem "I, Too" (specifically "But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong") in the context of mid - 1900s cultural change in the US. Let's analyze each option:

• Option about African Americans being a growing population: The lines don't relate to population growth.
• Option about encouraging African Americans to feel powerful: The poem's lines show the speaker's self - assurance and growth despite discrimination, which can be seen as encouraging a sense of power.
• Option about showing a sense of humor: While there is laughter, the main theme is about self - worth and strength, not just humor.
• Option about demonstrating enjoyment of life: The focus is more on resilience and claiming a rightful place rather than just enjoying life.

So the best option is the one that says "encouraged African Americans to feel powerful".

Answer:

The option "encouraged African Americans to feel powerful" (the third option in the list of choices).