Question

Esther DeBerdt Reed, "Sentiments of an American Woman," 1780: Which of the following describes Reed's goal in writing the letter above?

a) Advocating for women's suffrage
b) Encouraging support for American independence
c) Promoting anti-British sentiments
d) Criticizing the Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

Esther DeBerdt Reed's goal in writing the letter was to encourage support for American independence.b) Encouraging support for American independence

Step-by-step explanation:

Esther DeBerdt Reed's goal in writing the letter above was to encourage support for American independence. In the letter, Reed urges women to display the same sentiments they had at the beginning of the Revolution, when they supported the boycott of British goods and contributed to the war effort by providing supplies to the Continental Army. Reed's aim was to rally women to continue supporting the cause of American independence.