Developing Central Ideas in Wheels of Change, Part 5

Question 1

Which details are important to include in a summary about how women in the 1890s excelled in bicycle racing, despite some disapproval? Check all that apply.Women were strong competitors.Men frequently watch other men compete, so it is not surprising that women attended cycling races.Some people thought that it was “disgusting and degrading” for women cyclists to compete.Women worked to break each other’s records in cycling.A New York Times reporter attended and reported on Jane Yatman’s performance.Irene Brush rode 200 miles in 22 hours.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Women were strong competitors.; Some people thought that it was “disgusting and degrading” for women cyclists to compete.; Women worked to break each other’s records in cycling.

Question 2

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I restated the central idea.; I included key details.; I wrote objectively about information in the chapter.; I only included details that support the central idea.

Question 3

Which sentence expresses a key idea from the chapter objectively?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Critics of women cyclists used words like “disgusting” and “degrading” to describe how they felt about women cycling.

Developing Central Ideas in Wheels of Change, Part 5 Answers

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