In 1895, in response to the statement, "Nobody asks for Woman Suffrage," Mr. Henry B. Blackwell argued:

"Over 21,00 citizens of Massachusetts have petitioned for it within six months. More than 50,000 others have petitioned for it in previous years. Not a dollar has ever been spent in circulating these petitions. Repeated efforts have been made and money spent to circulate petitions against Woman Suffrage, and they have had few signers."

Which statement most accurately describes Mr. Blackwell's argument?

His argument is weak because he does not provide his opinion about the original statement.

His argument is strong because it shows how most people felt about the original statement.

His argument is weak because it is based on assumptions about the original statement.

His argument is strong because it is supported by facts that disprove the original statement.

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Bryson Day

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25 November, 18:19

In 1895, in response to the statement, "Nobody asks for Woman Suffrage," Mr. Henry B. Blackwell argued:

"Over 21,00 citizens of Massachusetts have petitioned for it within six months. More than 50,000 others have petitioned for it in previous years. Not a dollar has ever been spent in circulating these petitions. Repeated efforts have been made and money spent to circulate petitions against Woman Suffrage, and they have had few signers."

Which statement most accurately describes Mr. Blackwell's argument?

His argument is weak because he does not provide his opinion about the original statement.

His argument is strong because it shows how most people felt about the original statement.

His argument is weak because it is based on assumptions about the original statement.

His argument is strong because it is supported by facts that disprove the original statement.

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Dee Dee · Answer 1

The statement that most accurately describes Mr. Blackwell's argument is that his argument is strong because it is supported by facts and disprove the original statement. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option. The facts provided gives strength to the statement made.