Question

read: check-in: you should meet katherine johnson chapters 1-3 which statement is one main idea from chapters 1-3 of you should meet katherine johnson? naca engineers developed a plane that broke the sound barrier before katherine began working for the agency in 1953. katherine johnson was born and raised in west virginia, but moved to virginia when she was an adult. when katherine johnson was young, there were fewer opportunities for african americans to receive an education and find good jobs. katherine johnson enjoyed french and even briefly taught the language after she graduated from college.

Explanation:

The main idea captures a central, overarching theme of the early chapters. The other options are specific factual details, while this statement addresses the key contextual barrier that shaped Katherine Johnson's early life and opportunities, which is a core main idea of the introductory chapters.

Answer:

When Katherine Johnson was young, there were fewer opportunities for African Americans to receive an education and find good jobs.