Question

Read the section "Paul pushes for an equal rights amendment."

Which sentence BEST explains WHY the 1972 equal rights amendment that was approved by Congress did not get passed by the states?

A
In 1972, the amendment was finally approved.
B
Congress passed the amendment to the states.
C
In other states, it faced strong opposition.
D
In the end, the amendment was not passed.

Answer 1

Answer: A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:On March 22, 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states for ratification. First proposed by the National Woman's political party in 1923, the Equal Rights Amendment was to provide for the legal equality of the genders and prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender.