Answer:
This is a historical allusion to the horrible, discriminatory treatment that African Americans have experienced over the years.
Explanation:
A few examples you could use:
- Segregation
- Literacy tests + voting rights
- Jim Crow Laws
- Slavery
Jackie Robinson is saying that it is hard to have self respect when a country has done nothing to support you and has basically turned their back on your struggles and has enabled them.
I would choose B, but that's my opinion, so it's probably different from yours.
Answer:
1. <u>Your friendship over the years and your support</u> (has/HAVE) meant a great deal to us.
Explanation:
When a compound subject is connected by 'and,' you use a plural verb.
Normally, regular punishments are just like sitting in a corner, or go down on your knees and all that, but corporal punishments are punishments that get physical, such as whipping. Corporal punishments can even lead to death in extreme cases.