Answer:
D. All men, regardless of their backgrounds, could be successful in America.
Explanation:
This question is incomplete. According to a different source, the complete question is the following:
Which statement best reflects the central idea of "An Excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography"?
A. Only men born into educated families could be successful in America.
B. Only men with backgrounds similar to Lincoln's background could be successful in America,
C. Only men with backgrounds similar to Roosevelt's background could be successful in America,
D. All men, regardless of their backgrounds, could be successful in America.
In the text “An excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt: An intimate biography,” we learn about Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. However, he is also remembered for various other reasons, such as his interests in science (particularly conservation, naturalism, biology, zoology and taxidermy) and his strong personality.
In the text, we learn that Roosevelt was able to achieve this life not because of privilege, but due to his hard work. He was a sickly child who suffered from poor health and asthma. Moreover, he was homeschooled in an irregular way. Nevertheless, his dedication, intelligence and hard work allowed him to succeed. This story indicates, according to the text, that all men could be successful in America, regardless of their background or upbringing.
