Question

1. part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the letter?

a. harriet tubman contributed to the abolitionist movement in mostly unknown, unrecognized ways.
b. frederick douglass is upset that not more people know about harriet tubmans contributions to the abolitionist movement.
c. the accomplishments that go unknown are more important than those recognized and appreciated by the public.
d. the sacrifices that harriet tubman made for the abolitionist movement can be rivaled by no one.

Explanation:

This is the central idea because Frederick Douglass's letter to Tubman centers on highlighting that her life-saving, on-the-ground work to free enslaved people was carried out in secrecy, making her contributions far less publicly recognized compared to his own more visible advocacy, while affirming the immense value of her uncelebrated efforts. Option B is incorrect because Douglass is not expressing upset, but rather honoring her hidden work. Option C is an overgeneralization; the letter focuses on Tubman specifically, not a universal claim about unknown vs. recognized accomplishments. Option D is incorrect, as Douglass does not frame her sacrifices as unrivaled, but rather emphasizes their unrecognized nature.

Answer:

A. Harriet Tubman contributed to the abolitionist movement in mostly unknown, unrecognized ways.