Part A

What claim does President Obama make in excerpt from "President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address"?


The rise in technology has positively affected manufacturing jobs.

There are more opportunities for the middle class today than ever before..

Politicians should be acknowledged for working together to solve problems.

Despite challenges, the American people have what it takes to succeed.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence is most relevant to supporting the claim in Part A?


"And what I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all—the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead."

"But when that debate prevents us from carrying out even the most basic functions of our democracy—when our differences shut down government or threaten the full faith and credit of the United States—then we are not doing right by the American people."

""A manufacturing sector that’s adding jobs for the first time since the 1990s.""

""Our job is to reverse these trends. It won’t happen right away, and we won’t agree on everything."