Read the excerpt from "A History of Voting Rights.” Frederick Douglass, an African American man who had been born into slavery and later escaped, became a leader of the abolitionist movement. In addition to becoming a spokesman for the cause of abolition, Douglass ran a newspaper in which he published his views against slavery and for women’s rights. In 1848, Douglass, too, addressed the convention at Seneca Falls. He is credited with gaining the necessary support to pass the resolution calling for women’s suffrage. Which details are essential to an objective summary of this excerpt? Choose three correct answers.
Answer
A
Douglass was a person who had escaped from slavery.
B
Douglass staunchly advocated for the abolition of slavery.
C
Douglass was a strong supporter of women’s rights.
D
Douglass bravely ran a newspaper that supported his causes.
E
Douglass was a very intelligent man who gave inspiring speeches.
Explanation
An objective summary should include the excerpt’s central facts: Douglass was an abolitionist, supported women’s rights, and had escaped from slavery. These details help explain his role and background. Choice A adds an unsupported opinion about his intelligence and speeches, while E calls his newspaper work “brave,” which is also subjective.
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