Question

consider the section of the text that begins as the people take a step in one reform, the way is prepared for another. how does this paragraph develop the authors purpose? it persuades the audience to take action towards equality immediately. it informs the audience about the history of embalming. it expresses stantons opinions about how grateful people should be. it explains the meaning behind the founding of a political party.

Explanation:

The text suggests a sequential nature of reforms. It implies that one reform paves the way for another, which is related to persuading action towards a progressive goal like equality. The other options about embalming history, Stanton's opinion on gratitude, and political - party founding meaning are not relevant to the given text about reforms.

Answer:

It persuades the audience to take action towards equality immediately.