Question

would be taken less seriously. bloomer, however, clung to the fashion. she continued to publish the newspaper to support women’s suffrage and education, and saw the lily become a model for other suffrage publications. what conclusion might be drawn about the validity of the other suffragette’s fears? 1 their fears were unfounded because other suffrage publications promoted loose pants as well. 2 their fears were valid because the fashion soon fell out of favor with the public. 3 their fears were unfounded because her newspaper continued to be taken seriously.

Explanation:

The other suffragettes feared Bloomer's fashion choice would make their cause less serious. But Bloomer's newspaper continued successfully and became a model for other suffrage publications, proving their fears were unfounded as her work was still taken seriously and supported the movement effectively.

Answer:

1. Their fears were unfounded because her newspaper continued to be taken seriously.