What fact best explains why it is significant that Angelou's narrative is set in 1940?
• In 1940, the United States was not yet involved in World War II.
• In 1940, segregation of blacks and whites was still the norm.
• In 1940, most high school students did not go on to college.
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The fact that best explains why it is significant that Angelou's narrative is set in 1940 is that in 1940, segregation of blacks and whites was still the norm. This fact is significant because it allows Angelou to explore and highlight the racial inequalities and discrimination that she and other African Americans faced during that time period.
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