Why does ASL have similar elements to French sign language? (1 point) Responses The largest part of the Deaf community in America is of French descendants. The largest part of the Deaf community in America is of French descendants. The Deaf French community borrowed many signs from ASL. The Deaf French community borrowed many signs from ASL. The Deaf community in America was first taught sign language by a French man. The Deaf community in America was first taught sign language by a French man. French was the second official language in America when ASL first began.
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The correct response is: The Deaf community in America was first taught sign language by a French man.
ASL has similarities to French Sign Language (LSF) because of the influence of Laurent Clerc, a French Deaf educator who co-founded the first American school for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut, in the early 19th century. Clerc brought LSF with him, which contributed to the development of ASL.
