Question

Read the excerpt from The Mother of America:

Martha Washington's promotion of democratic values as America's original first lady also proved her worthy of the name "Mother of America." She realized that the way she treated the role of first lady would set precedents for future women. Martha had to figure out how to create an atmosphere that reflected democracy and commanded respect from the rest of the world. To accomplish this, she held a reception once a week where different people could enjoy refreshments and exchange ideas. Unlike other events, Martha's reception was representative of democracy, as it was open to different groups of people, including both men and women. Overwhelming respect for Martha led to others calling her "Lady Washington." Despite praise for her work, Martha disliked the restrictions put on her as the first lady and missed her son. In spite of these concerns, Martha did her duty and remained to support the president and her country. Her role in defining America's first lady—the figurative "Mother of America"—was invaluable.

Indeed, Martha Washington's roles as first lady and general's wife revealed her nurturing nature and her promotion of democratic values, making her a prime candidate for the honorable title "Mother of America."

Which of the following passages best summarizes the point and second reason of The Mother of America?

a. Martha understood that she would be setting the standard for future first ladies. As a result, she held receptions that encouraged people from different walks of life, including women, to discuss ideas, which was very unusual for that time. Martha attempted to establish a democratic tone that also invited respect from other nations. She missed her son greatly but continued to fulfill her duties as first lady and representative of America.
b. Martha Washington could be considered the "Mother of America" for her devotion to democratic values as the first lady. She understood that she would be setting the standard for future first ladies. As a result, she held receptions that encouraged people from different walks of life, including women, to discuss ideas, which was very unusual for that time. The original first lady's success at incorporating democratic values proved that she was the "Mother of America."
c. Martha Washington could be considered the "Mother of America." She stayed to help her husband even though she hated life in the public eye. She missed her son greatly, but she insisted on staying. She also realized that the way she treated the role of first lady would set precedents for future women. Many people loved Martha Washington and treated her with respect. They even called her "Lady Washington" to honor her.
Selected:d. Martha Washington's promotion of democratic values as America's original first lady also proved her worthy of the name "Mother of America." Martha had to figure out how to create an atmosphere that reflected democracy and commanded respect from the rest of the world. Unlike other events, Martha's reception was representative of democracy, as it was open to different groups of people, including men and women. Her role in defining America's first lady was invaluable.

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Answer 1

d. Martha Washington's promotion of democratic values as America's original first lady also proved her worthy of the name "Mother of America." Martha had to figure out how to create an atmosphere that reflected democracy and commanded respect from the rest of the world. Unlike other events, Martha's reception was representative of democracy, as it was open to different groups of people, including men and women. Her role in defining America's first lady was invaluable.

Step-by-step explanation:

The point of the text refers to the main subject that the text promotes. In the case of the text above, we can see that the main point is the fact that Martha Washington had a very large role as first lady. She should be faithful to democratic values and establish the behavior and responsibilities that future first ladies should assume. The text shows that Martha needed to establish a reputation for respect without abandoning the democratic values of her country, so she worked to promote representative events, with citizens of all classes and genres. In a text, the second reason refers to the result that the actions shown in the text presented. In the case of the text above, Martha Washington's actions took her to the title of "mother of America", in addition to showing that she defined what would be a first lady and that definition was essential for the construction of the USA.

In this case, we can consider option D, as the correct option.