Read this excerpt from “Freedom's Plow” by Langston Hughes. Down into the earth went the plow

In the free hands and the slave hands,

In indentured hands and adventurous hands,

What theme does this excerpt support?

Every American farm supported a number of families.
People of all social standings contributed to America’s success.
Enslaved people and free citizens forged close friendships in America.
Some people worked harder than others on early American farms.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \