Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

Question

The first mariachi bands were made up of men. No women were part of the bands. The men in bands played violins, a harp, and a few guitars. One of the men was the lead singer. The men wore clothing that was similar to the kind worn by farmers. The clothing included white pants and a white shirt. Many of these music men found work on “haciendas,” which are large farms. The owner of a hacienda would pay the mariachi bands to entertain their farmers. The bands also would play their happy music at celebrations such as weddings.

This paragraph is mainly providing facts about

(2 points)
Responses

farmers who worked on haciendas.
farmers who worked on haciendas.

women who performed in bands.
women who performed in bands.

the first mariachi bands.
the first mariachi bands.

celebrations and weddings.

Answer 1

This paragraph is mainly providing facts about the first mariachi bands.

Answer 2

The first mariachi bands were made up of men. No women were part of the bands. The men in bands played violins, a harp, and a few guitars. One of the men was the lead singer. The men wore clothing that was similar to the kind worn by farmers. The clothing included white pants and a white shirt. Many of these music men found work on “haciendas,” which are large farms. The owner of a hacienda would pay the mariachi bands to entertain their farmers. The bands also would play their happy music at celebrations such as weddings.

The author of this paragraph provides facts about

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how to play a harp.
how to play a harp.

what mariachi band members wore.
what mariachi band members wore.

what kind of crops are planted on haciendas.
what kind of crops are planted on haciendas.

why mariachi bands are popular today.