Read these sentences from the selection.
Augustus Jackson was born to a poor African American family on April 16, 1808 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Paragraph 1)
He overcame many hardships, poverty, and servitude to become a successful businessman. (Paragraph 5)
These sentences help the reader understand that —
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A Augustus Jackson became successful because he had great opportunities.Augustus Jackson became successful because he had great opportunities.
B Augustus Jackson’s success in the 1800s as African American is remarkable.Augustus Jackson’s success in the 1800s as African American is remarkable.
C Augustus Jackson’s family helped him a great deal in the invention.Augustus Jackson’s family helped him a great deal in the invention.
D Augustus Jackson didn’t give up on any ventures once he started it.
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