Question

“The Case of Susan B. Anthony:” Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the central idea of the reading?

Question 27 options:

a)

“Through the storms and cold of a most inclement March she made her way to every town and village in Monroe County, asking, night after night, large audiences the question ‘Is it a Crime for a United States Citizen to Vote?’”

b)

“Such courage and energy as hers deserve admiration, and what is more, support.”

c)

“That is, they were ostensibly so treated; in reality, nearly all the parties concerned in the prosecution showed themselves, to their credit be it said, heartily ashamed of their part in the proceedings.”

d)

“Last Fall Miss Anthony, her sister, and several other women, voted the full State and National Republican tickets on the 5th of November.”

Answer 1

a)

“Through the storms and cold of a most inclement March she made her way to every town and village in Monroe County, asking, night after night, large audiences the question ‘Is it a Crime for a United States Citizen to Vote?’”

Step-by-step explanation:

b c d are very specifc

c : "proceedings" d : "5th of November.”

in choice a the quote

"night after night" &

‘Is it a Crime for a United States Citizen to Vote?’”

is very broad & general

This sentence highlights Susan B. Anthony's determination and activism in fighting for women's right to vote, which is the central idea of the reading. It also shows her willingness to take risks and challenge the law to achieve her goal.

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