Question

read the following excerpt of the letter:
you have set an example which seems to me unfortunate, and i feel obligated to send in to you my resignation. you had an opportunity to lead in an enlightened way and it seems to me that your organization has failed
--eleanor roosevelt
what was the impact of eleanor roosevelt’s resignation letter?
a. racial discrimination was brought into the national spotlight.
b. several government institutions asked marian anderson to perform.
c. several other members of the group sent their resignation letters.
d. legislation passed that allowed african americans to perform at all events.

Explanation:

The letter is about Eleanor Roosevelt's resignation over an organization's refusal to let a great artist (Marian Anderson, related to racial issues) perform at Constitution Hall. Her resignation brought racial discrimination into national attention. Option A matches this impact. Option B: Government institutions asking her to perform isn't the direct impact of the resignation. Option C: There's no info suggesting other members resigned. Option D: Legislation for all events is incorrect as the context was about a specific hall initially.

Answer:

A. Racial discrimination was brought into the national spotlight.