Question

read the following excerpt from american history. \you live there?\ she pointed up to el building, which looked particularly ugly, like a gray prison with its many dirty windows and rusty fire escapes. what does this comment from eugenes mother reveal about the social context of the setting of the story? americans banded together after kennedys death to improve the living conditions of people of color in their neighborhoods. some wealthier white americans looked down upon the people who lived in complexes like el building. many americans envied immigrants to the country because they lived in more tight - knit communities. many white americans had a misconception that apartment buildings were only meant for people on parole.

Explanation:

Eugene's mother's negative description of El Building suggests a class - based or social - status based prejudice. Wealthier white Americans often looked down on those living in less - appealing housing complexes. The other options are not supported by the given text.

Answer:

Some wealthier white Americans looked down upon the people who lived in complexes like El Building.