Question

1. how does the description of how the protesters were treated contribute to the main idea of the text? a. it highlights the bravery and courage of the protesters. b. it details the protestors motivation for getting violent. c. it describes why the whites physically attacked the protestors. d. it shows why the protests were such a controversial part of the civil rights movement.

Explanation:

In typical Civil Rights movement texts, descriptions of harsh treatment of nonviolent protesters emphasize their willingness to endure harm for their cause, which underscores their bravery. Option B is incorrect because the question does not reference violent protesters. Option C is wrong as the focus is on the treatment's contribution to the main idea, not the attackers' motives. Option D is not the primary contribution, as the core focus of such descriptions is often the protesters' character rather than general controversy.

Answer:

A. It highlights the bravery and courage of the protesters.