The 'dark past' is most likely referring to a period of time marked by traumatic suffering. The full line seems to be saying that the 'dark past' taught these people faith. People often only have faith to hang on to in times of suffering. So, I'd say the answer is c.
Answer: A
Explanation: The author is referring to the poaching rate going down. So i would think they were doing a good job in protecting the elephants
Adverb. to be near to someone or something
Because he helped ponyboy and Johnny hide and he also wanted to get justice for Johnny
Witchcraft hysteria gripped salem mass in 1692. Why was salem particularly vulnerable to witch hunts? The town of salem like boston strove to be an example of puritan piety and order. How might the strict codes of the puritan religion have fostered anxiety in the community.