(a) The author's main idea is that the residents of Lawndale in Chicago, particularly those living in public housing, are facing displacement due to government policies and economic redevelopment.
(b) One possible reason the author is requesting to remain in Lawndale is because it is their home and they have roots and connections to the community. If they are displaced, the community may become fragmented and lose its cultural identity and history.
(c) The letter is reflective of political challenges during the Reagan administration because it highlights the impacts of Reagan's policies on low-income communities, particularly the reduction of federal funding for housing and social programs. It also demonstrates the resistance and activism of community members in advocating for their rights and pushing back against displacement.
Use the excerpt from Martha Madison’s letter on public housing in Chicago to answer the question.
Using the letter from Martha Madison, answer (a), (b), and (c).
In 1–2 sentences, explain the author's main idea.
In 2–3 sentences, identify one possible reason that author is requesting to remain in Lawndale and what may happen to the community currently living there.
In 2–3 sentences, explain how the letter is reflective of political challenges during the Reagan administration.
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