Question

what would have most likely happened had tobin and dobards 1995 book never been published?
a african american quilters would have eventually revealed the secret history of their ancestors coded quilts.
b tobin and dobard would have eventually published a different book that questions the authenticity of quilt codes.
c tobin and dobard would have assembled quilts to get their message out through a museum exhibition of historical pieces.
d mcdowell may have had more success in dispelling the notion that quilt codes are based on historic evidence.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no indication that African American quilters would necessarily reveal the secret history on their own without the book's influence. The book's publication likely played a role in bringing attention to the quilt codes, and without it, the quilters might not have had the same impetus or platform to reveal this history.
• Option B: There's no basis to assume Tobin and Dobard would publish a different book questioning quilt codes. Their 1995 book was about promoting the idea of quilt codes, so this is inconsistent.
• Option C: There's no evidence suggesting Tobin and Dobard would assemble quilts for a museum exhibition as an alternative to publishing the book. Their primary action was publishing, and this option is not supported.
• Option D: McDowell was likely arguing against the quilt code theory. If Tobin and Dobard's book (which promoted the quilt code idea) was never published, the idea might not have gained the same traction, so McDowell may have had more success in dispelling the notion that quilt codes are based on historic evidence.

Answer:

D. McDowell may have had more success in dispelling the notion that quilt codes are based on historic evidence.