What fact best explains why it is significant that Angelou's narrative is set in 1940?
AIn 1940, the United States was not yet involved in World War II.
BIn 1940, segregation of blacks and whites was still the norm.
CIn 1940, most high school students did not go on to college.
AIn 1940, the United States was not yet involved in World War II.
BIn 1940, segregation of blacks and whites was still the norm.
CIn 1940, most high school students did not go on to college.