Children Can be Leaders

What can the reader conclude about the Children's Crusade?

• Lawmakers' views of young people have improved over time.

• Children's actions have inspired change in the past.

• There are consequences of widely popular videos with young protesters.

• There is a connection between human activity and climate change.

What is the MAIN reason the author includes the section "Getting Honest Answers To Tough Questions"?

• to contrast the ability of young people to devote themselves to causes with adults

• to elaborate on the errors Feinstein made in her interactions with young people

• to demonstrate the innocence of children who are unaware of world issues

• to introduce the problems that young people have getting their voices heard

What is the author's main purpose for writing this article?

• The author is persuading readers to get involved in supporting issues such as climate change and education.

• The author is explaining that most adult leaders are too hard on young people who are asking for their help.

• The author is describing the historical social changes that young people of past generations were able to achieve.

• The author is arguing that young people have the motivation and the tools to effectively make social changes.

Which sentence from the selection best shows the impact of young activists?

• The internet plays a role in the reach of children's voices.

• Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg initiated school strikes last year calling for action to stop global warming.

• Young people relate to Malala because of her age.

• Children, especially by their teenage years, also display bravery in the face of risk, which is often boosted by their frustration with being under the rules of adults.