Question

read the excerpt from president clintons 2001 farewell address.

working together, america has done well. our economy is breaking records with more than 22 million new jobs, the lowest unemployment in 30 years, the highest homeownership ever, the longest expansion in history. our families and communities are stronger. thirty-five million americans have used the family leave law; 8 million have moved off welfare. crime is at a 25-year low. over 10 million americans receive more college aid, and more people than ever are going to college. our schools are better.

which excerpt is clintons claim in this paragraph?

\crime is at a 25-year low.\
\thirty-five million americans have used the family leave law\
\working together, america has done well.\
\over 10 million americans receive more college aid\

Explanation:

Identify the central claim

The paragraph begins with the statement: "Working together, America has done well." This is the main assertion or claim that the speaker is making.

Evaluate supporting evidence

The subsequent sentences provide specific, factual evidence to support this central claim, including:

• Economic records (22 million new jobs, lowest unemployment in 30 years, longest expansion)
• Social and community metrics (35 million using family leave, 8 million off welfare, crime at a 25-year low)
• Education improvements (over 10 million receiving college aid, better schools)

Match with the correct option

The statement "Working together, America has done well" represents the overarching claim, while the other options are specific pieces of evidence used to support it.

Answer:

• (A) "Crime is at a 25-year low."
• (B) "Thirty-five million Americans have used the family leave law"
• (C) "Working together, America has done well." (Correct answer)
• (D) "Over 10 million Americans receive more college aid"