This task will prompt you to investigate a specific aspect of a literary work from the colonial era and its relationship to a particular topic in history. To complete this task, you must complete the following steps:
1. Select a particular topic that is relevant to the colonial era and the Age of Reason, and form a thesis that explores an aspect of
that topic.
2. Research your topic and identify relevant information that supports your position.
3. Draft your historical investigative report and organize your research findings.
4. Produce a final draft by proofreading and revising your initial drafts.
Review the writing process and detailed instructions for this assignment.

Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."