Question

select the word that means a formal written request. susan b. anthony spoke out against slavery and in favor of voting rights for women. in 1863, she said that because women could
either take the ballot nor the bullet,\ they must unite to fight for an end to slavery. despite being barred from voting or fighting in the army, the women did indeed use the tools available to them. in 1864, a national petition calling for the abolition of slavery was signed by more than 400,000 supporters.

Explanation:

The question asks for a word meaning "a formal written request". The text mentions a "national petition calling for the abolition of slavery" signed by many supporters, which fits the definition of a formal written request.

Answer:

petition