Answer: i think its the first choice
Explanation:
C. 1200, cunquearen, from Old French conquerre "conquer<span>, defeat, vanquish," from Vulgar Latin *conquaerere (for Latin conquirere) "to search for, procure by effort, win," from Latin com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + quaerere "to seek, gain" (see query (v. )).</span>
Answer:
B) The first paragraph discusses the idea that Americans are united as one despite their difference.
Explanation:
Quindlen portrays a unified American facing a shared adversary, despite their differences. But the second paragraph portrays actions of bigotry that make it difficult to embrace and comprehend their unity.