Question

It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.

Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"
In this passage, which word does Susan B. Anthony strategically repeat to grab the attention of her audience?
A. "male"
B. "people"
C. "the"
D. "we"

Answer 1

@carlyleukhardt

Answer 2

The passage talks about women rights. Think about who a woman would want to address when talking about getting rights.

Answer 3

we ?

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

oh nvm

Answer 7

Question 3 of 5

Multiple Choice: Please select the best answer and click "submit."

Read the following passage:


When, in 1871, I asked . . . [Senator Sumner] to declare the power of the United States Constitution to protect women in their right to vote as he had done for black men he handed me a copy of all his speeches during that reconstruction period, and said:

"Put 'sex' where I have 'race' or 'color,' and you have here the best and strongest argument I can make for woman."

Susan B. Anthony, "Speech After Being Convicted of Voting"
What does this passage suggest about Senator Sumner's feelings?
A. He believes in the Constitution.
B. He supports a woman's right to vote.
C. He thinks a woman's place is at home.
D. He is against the abolition of slavery.