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History of Woman Suffrage
Excerpt from the Introduction
Edited by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda Joselyn Gage

It is often asserted that as woman has always been man's slave—subject—inferior—dependent, under all forms of government and religion, slavery must be her normal condition. This might have some weight had not the vast majority of men also been enslaved for centuries to kings and popes, and orders of nobility, who, in the progress of civilization, have reached complete equality......

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Use this passage to answer the following question.

History of Woman Suffrage
Excerpt from the Introduction
Edited by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda Joselyn Gage

It is often asserted that as woman has always been man's slave—subject—inferior—dependent, under all forms of government and religion, slavery must be her normal condition. This might have some weight had not the vast majority of men also been enslaved for centuries to kings and popes, and orders of nobility, who, in the progress of civilization, have reached complete equality.

Based on the information in this paragraph, which of the following best describes the author of this text?

Someone who is well-traveled and knows many kinds of people.

Someone who enjoys a good, thoughtful debate about important issues.

Someone who thinks all people have been treated badly throughout history.

Someone who has heard all the arguments against giving women the right to vote.