Lucretia Coffin was the second child of seven born to Thomas Coffin and Anna Folger. She was born into a prominent Quaker family in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Quaker religion was unique among American religions of that time because it encouraged the equality of women. Coffin was sent to a boarding school run by the Society of Friends when she was 13. She eventually became a teacher at the school. On April 10, 1811, Lucretia Coffin married James Apple Mott. James Mott was also a teacher at the school run by the Society of Friends. After their first child died at the age of five, Lucretia
Which statement best summarizes this passage? A Having a strong religious background, Lucretia Coffin Mott carefully planned to recruit more Quakers. B Having compelling beliefs in equality, Lucretia Coffin Mott passionately focused on making them a reality. C Lucretia Coffin Mott helped to abolish slavery in London, England in the 1830s. D Lucretia Coffin Mott was a powerful and well-known author during the 1830s.
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