Question

1 there is no defence or security for any of us except in the highest intelligence and development of all. 2 if anywhere there are efforts tending to curtail the fullest growth of the negro, let these efforts be turned into stimulating, encouraging, and making him the most useful and intelligent citizen. 3 effort or means so invested will pay a thousand per cent interest. 4 these efforts will be twice blessed—\blessing him that gives and him that takes.\ -up from slavery, booker t. washington which sentence from the excerpt states washington’s claim? ○ sentence 1 ○ sentence 2 ○ sentence 3 ○ sentence 4

Explanation:

To determine which sentence states Washington's claim, we analyze each:

• Sentence 1: "There is no defence or security for any of us except in the highest intelligence and development of all." This presents a core claim about security being tied to the intelligence/development of all (including the Negro, in context).
• Sentence 2: Proposes redirecting efforts to stimulate the Negro's growth, which is a recommendation, not the main claim.
• Sentence 3: Talks about the return on investment of such efforts, a supporting point.
• Sentence 4: Discusses the blessing of these efforts, also supporting.

So sentence 1 presents the central claim.

Answer:

A. sentence 1