Types of Sentences

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H. J. Lewis drew political cartoons for "The Freeman," the first illustrated African American newspaper in the late 1800s. What type of sentence is this?

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complex

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Lewis's cartoons often critiqued U.S. racial policies, alongside nonpolitical ink drawings and sketches.

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compound

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Examine Lewis's self-portrait for artistic versatility and atmosphere.

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compound complex

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Lewis faced many challenges as an artist, with parts of his life mysterious.

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compound

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Lewis was born into slavery in Mississippi, blinded in one eye and burned as a toddler.

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compound complex

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Young man worked menial jobs until taught to draw by a Little Rock newspaper artist.

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complex

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Lewis sketched for archaeological studies in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana (1882-1883).

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simple

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Smithsonian sketches include prehistoric Native American burial mounds.

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compound

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Lewis's drawings for publications were:

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simple

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Upon Lewis's death in 1891, "The Freeman" praised his talent and mourned his loss.

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complex