How does paragraph 8contribute to the development of ideas in the passage? A It describes the peak of Rasputin’s power by illuminating both his tremendous influence as well as the seeds of his downfall.
B It discusses Rasputin’s desire for power, which continued to grow even after he had achieved the position of prime minister.
C It explains some of the motivations that lay behind Rasputin’s plot to take over the domestic affairs of Russia’s government.
D It furthers the author’s argument that Rasputin was just an ordinary individual by showing that he often exercised poor judgment.

i it is b. but if its not sorry

people are gonna need the passage.

the author is showing that it is the insatisfaction of basic needs that brings about the protests such as the strikes.if workers do not earn enough to buy food and feed their families and themselves in order to continue working, what is the use of working? besides, another message from the author is that of the owners of factories should be worried about ensuring their furure by having a second and third generation of workers in their industries.if they do not hear the workers demands, they will not have any more workers to make their pockets full.

answer: a lonely woodcutter comes by and decides to chop down the tree, while chopping, connor murphy took a nap next to the tree. waking up from the sound of chopping, he notices the tree falling on him. unable to escape, connor get hit and dies. this was the last of him.