Why was the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London important to the women's movement?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.

It was the first instance that abolitionists and women's suffragists agreed to work together.

Women abolitionists were excluded from the convention, which inspired them to organize the Seneca Falls Convention.

Sojourner Truth decided that she would speak out for all women, not just African Americans.

The event marked the first time The Liberator was distributed to a global audience.

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Elian Schroeder

17 August, 21:54

Why was the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London important to the women's movement?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.

It was the first instance that abolitionists and women's suffragists agreed to work together.

Women abolitionists were excluded from the convention, which inspired them to organize the Seneca Falls Convention.

Sojourner Truth decided that she would speak out for all women, not just African Americans.

The event marked the first time The Liberator was distributed to a global audience.

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Brenda Gibson · Answer 1

The beginning of the women's movement was when women abolitionists came to the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London and were denied entry. This brought women's rights issues to their attention, leading them to organize the Seneca Falls Convention!

Answer: Women abolitionists were excluded from the convention, which inspired them to organize the Seneca Falls Convention.