Samuel burst through the lobby doors, out of breath but still clutching the letter tightly. "I must see Colonel Bates; he panted. The desk clerk
eyed him suspiciously. "Please,' Samuel pleaded, "Ive just come from
the Richmond camp with news about the revolutionaries. Lieutenant
Hamlin's horse came up lame, and he was unable to deliver it himself."
Which statement describes the most likely historical and cultural context of
the passage?
O A. An Irish immigrant living in New York City in the 1800s
OB. A Pilgrim boy living in a rural American colony
OC. Apoor boy living in the American South in the 1900s
OD. An American boy living during the Revolutionary War

"the name pelé is nearly always associated with the game of soccer. although pelé stopped playing soccer, he remains a legend. becoming an ambassador for soccer, he worked to promote peace and understanding through sports. pelé was named fifa's "co-player of the century." in all, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games of his career. nearly all soccer players are measured against pelé's legacy." which detail is an effective summary of this text? a. pelé scored over 1,000 goals in more than 1,000 games during his career. b. pelé was the best soccer player to ever live. c. pelé believed sports could promote peace and understanding among people. d. pelé was a legend in soccer for both his playing and his work in the sport after retirement.