Daily Reading: Central Ideas & Inference The first ukuleles were developed in Hawaii in the 1800s, as a result of
Portuguese influence. Native Hawaiians enjoyed music from a Portuguese
instrument called the machete and adapted it to suit Hawaiian tastes. The ukulele
soon spread to mainland America during the 1910s, where it became an immediate
sensation. They quickly became very popular because they could be quickly and
cheaply made from a small amount of wood. After the World Wars, plastic ukuleles
revitalized the declining ukulele fad by making them even more affordable to the
average American. Today, ukuleles are still enjoyed by many enthusiasts and come
in a wide variety of shapes and sounds.
Answer the following:
1. What is the central idea of
today’s passage?

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

I. what southwest asia nation do weman face the most restietion?

Which historical interpretation is supported by this source?