Question

this selection revolves around the
a questionable authenticity of quilt codes said to be used
along the underground railroad to help enslaved people
find their way to freedom.
b quilts african americans carried with them as they
migrated from the south to the midwest during a time
known as the great northern migration.
c complex and coded quilts historically used on the
underground railroad, which gave rise to a modern
african american quilting movement.
d contemporary african american quilters and scholars
who have vastly expanded the known facts about quilt
codes from the underground railroad.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option B: The Great Northern Migration is about African Americans moving from South to Midwest (and North) in the early 20th century, not related to Underground Railroad quilt codes. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The question is about the questionable authenticity of quilt codes, not about complex coded quilts leading to a modern quilting movement. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The focus is on the authenticity of the quilt codes, not on contemporary quilters expanding facts. Eliminate D.
• Option A: It correctly states the selection revolves around the questionable authenticity of quilt codes used in the Underground Railroad to help enslaved people.

Answer:

A. questionable authenticity of quilt codes said to be used along the Underground Railroad to help enslaved people find their way to freedom.