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In the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, what central idea do the details in this passage most clearly support?

. . . Jews were forbidden to use streetcars; Jews were forbidden to ride in cars, even their own; Jews were required to do their shopping between 3 and 5 p.m.; Jews were required to frequent only Jewish-owned barbershops and beauty parlors; Jews were forbidden to go to theaters, movies, or any other forms of entertainment. . . .
A. Strict new laws forced many Jews to go into hiding.
B. Jews were no longer allowed to use public transportation.
C. Harsh laws severely limited the activities in which Jews could participate.
D. New laws limited Jewish activity in public places but not on their own property.

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The details in the passage most clearly support the central idea:

**C. Harsh laws severely limited the activities in which Jews could participate.**

This choice captures the essence of the restrictions imposed on Jews, as illustrated by the various prohibitions mentioned in the passage. The list of activities that Jews were forbidden to engage in demonstrates the extent of these harsh laws and their impact on daily life.

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