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read the excerpt from susan b. anthonys speech to persuade lawmakers to secure womens right to vote. answer the question that follows.
the preamble of the federal constitution says:
\we, the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common - defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america.\
it was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the union.
how does the use of logic help anthony achieve her purpose?
a. it lists the specific rights guaranteed to all people, including women, mentioned in the constitution.
b. it gives the audience facts about how many more male than female citizens there are.
c. it repeats the reasons why the constitution does not apply or relate to citizenship.
d. it connects the meaning of the preambles words of people to everyone, not just men.

Explanation:

Susan B. Anthony uses the pre - amble of the Federal Constitution which refers to "we, the people" to argue that women, as part of the people, should have the right to vote. By citing the Constitution, she is showing that it implies equal rights for all people including women.

Answer:

A. It lists the specific rights guaranteed to all people, including women, mentioned in the Constitution.