3. How does the following excerpt from paragraph 9 contribute to the author's version of the Thanksgiving
story?: "The Pilgrims were not in good condition. They
were living in dirt-covered shelters, there was a
shortage of food, and nearly half of them had died in the
winter"?
O A It reminds the reader that the American frontier was
a dangerous place, especially during the winter.
B It demonstrates why the Pilgrims needed help from
Squanto.
OC It reveals that the Pilgrims needed to learn more
about the poisonous plants in the area.
OD It shows that if the Pilgrims had worked harder they
would not have needed Squanto's help.