Question

What argument is Susan B. Anthony making in the passage?

A. Male citizens created the laws to secure the rights of men, so legal reform is required to secure women’s rights.
B. Women are often punished for committing criminal acts that are pardoned when committed by men.
C. Women are judged under laws supposedly written only for males, so they are entitled to the same rights as males.
D. The court judge modified the original documents to arrest and try Anthony unfairly.

Answer 1

im just saying the 1 above not right because, I took the test and put the exact same answer which would be B: Women are often punished for committing criminal acts that are pardoned when committed by men.

Anyways edmentum say it incorrect.

Answer 2

Hey there,

Your correct answer would be B.)Women are often punished for committing criminal acts that are pardoned when committed by men.

Women were not often treated the right way, which is wrong of course, but that's what they did.

~Jurgen