Question

Chronology: 1. Colonel Pope traveled to Philadelphia. 2. Bicycles gained popularity in the United notes. 3. Women embraced the bicycle. 4. Women gained more freedom and independence.
What is the author’s purpose for presenting these ideas chronologically?

to present an argument for why the bicycle became popular
to give one clear effect of Pope’s trip to Philadelphia
to show the progression of events in the history of women and bicycles

Answer 1

to show the progression of events in the history of women and bicycles

Because the list traces events in order—from Pope’s trip, to bikes becoming popular, to women adopting them, to increased independence—showing how one development led to the next.