What arguments does Susan B. Anthony make in this excerpt from her speech?

She argues that since women pay taxes they should be allowed to vote like other citizens.

She argues that a government that does not include all citizens cannot be valid.

She argues that since African American men have received the right to vote, women too are entitled to vote.

She argues that the founding documents of the United States define a right to vote specifically for women.

She argues that a government can only exist through the participation of all citizens.

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18 December, 11:38

What arguments does Susan B. Anthony make in this excerpt from her speech?

She argues that since women pay taxes they should be allowed to vote like other citizens.

She argues that a government that does not include all citizens cannot be valid.

She argues that since African American men have received the right to vote, women too are entitled to vote.

She argues that the founding documents of the United States define a right to vote specifically for women.

She argues that a government can only exist through the participation of all citizens.

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Jennifer Molina · Answer 1

The correct answer is the fourth sentence. She emphasized that the Preamble states the equal rights of men and women including the right to suffrage. She wanted to empower women by exercising their rights to enjoy democracy as men do. She called for the government to value women's rights being part of the citizenry.