People Who Changed the Past: Author's Purpose

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

• A.To sell a new video game
• B.To tell a spooky ghost story
• C.To teach readers about historical figures like George Washington

Authors use examples to explain their ideas. Which sentence from the passage gives an example?

• A.For example, George Washington was a leader who helped the United States…
• B.They can be leaders, inventors, or artists.
• C.Learning about these figures helps us understand our history and how it…