Question

Read the historical context and the excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's speech. Given the historical context, what argument is Anthony making?

Anthony suggests that the Fifteenth Amendment will remain powerless unless women are excluded from the classes and races under it.

Anthony suggests that the Fifteenth Amendment will remain a sham unless African American women are also extended the right to vote.

Anthony suggests that women are superior to African American men and are more deserving of the rights and duties under the Fifteenth Amendment.

Anthony suggests that since the plight of women is like that of formerly enslaved African American men, women are entitled to protection under the Fifteenth Amendment.

Anthony suggests that since women were the greatest supporters of the abolition movement, it is unfair to deny them the right to vote.

Answer 1

"Anthony suggests that since the plight of women is like that of formerly enslaved African American men, women are entitled to protection under the Fifteenth Amendment."

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Answer 2

The correct answer for this question is this one: "Anthony suggests that since the plight of women is like that of formerly enslaved African American men, women are entitled to protection under the Fifteenth Amendment." That shows the argument that Anthony is making.