which detail from the article best supports the answer to Part A? (1 point)

Responses

“In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12)
“In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12)

“One self-help columnist urged young Kenyans to plant trees; ‘You never know,’ she said, ‘where it might lead.’” (paragraph 24)
“One self-help columnist urged young Kenyans to plant trees; ‘You never know,’ she said, ‘where it might lead.’” (paragraph 24)

“In 1971, she became the first woman in east and central Africa to earn a Ph.D.; her doctorate is in biological sciences.” (paragraph 16)
“In 1971, she became the first woman in east and central Africa to earn a Ph.D.; her doctorate is in biological sciences.” (paragraph 16)

“For their boldness, Maathai and Green Belt colleagues were subjected to stints in jail and harassment, including death threats.” (paragraph 18)

1 answer

The detail that best supports the answer to Part A would depend on the question asked in Part A. However, if we assume Part A is asking about the key factors that contributed to the success and growth of the Green Belt Movement, the best supporting detail would be:

“In 1981, the Green Belt Movement got its first significant funding when the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) provided ‘seed money’ that transformed the effort from a few tree nurseries to a large number with thousands of seedlings.” (paragraph 12)

This detail highlights a critical moment of funding that allowed the movement to expand significantly, underscoring the importance of financial support in its development.