Question

statement before the u.s.
ate committee on woman
suffrage—april 2, 1888
by elizabeth cady stanton
ffrage activist elizabeth cady stanton
delivered this speech to the members of
the u.s. senate. suffrage, or the right to
vote in political elections, was denied to
omen until the passage of the 19th
endment in 1920.
honorable gentlemen, for many
successive years a class of women,
fully comprehending the dignity of
citizenship in a republic, have
appeared before committees of the
house and senate, praying that the
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now do paragraphs 1 and 2 contribute to the overar me
of the passage?
a by comparing men’s and women’s abilities to interpre
the constitution
b by presenting a series of topics that the speaker
intends to discuss with lawmakers
c by explaining what finally caused lawmakers to begin
arguing in favor of women’s right to vote

Explanation:

The question asks how paragraphs 1 and 2 (the introductory text about Stanton's activism and her opening address) contribute to the passage. These sections set up the core topics Stanton will address to the Senate committee, laying out the context of her advocacy and framing the issues she plans to discuss regarding women's suffrage. Option A is incorrect as there is no comparison of constitutional interpretation abilities. Option C is incorrect because the paragraphs do not explain the catalyst for lawmakers' support.

Answer:

B. by presenting a series of topics that the speaker intends to discuss with lawmakers