Question

Closely reread this sentence from the passage: “For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.”
According to this sentence and its context within the passage, what is the author’s purpose in this text? [RI.8.6]





A. to celebrate the history of the founding of the United States


B. to celebrate a wartime victory


C. to celebrate that a new president has taken office


D. to celebrate a national day of thanksgiving

Answer 1

I would say A hope this helped