What is the topic sentence of this paragraph? a trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. a sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. the rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. a slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. you should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.

Hi! The topic sentence of this paragraph would be, A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. The others sentences in the paragrapgh are explaing why the trip to the ocean is so relaxing, But the topic of all of the sentences are explaing that the ocean is relaxing. - I hope this has helped.

black citizens were denied access to the same public facilities as whitesun.

marriages between white and nonwhite citizens were forbidden.

nonwhite citizens were required to carry identification papers with them at all times.