Ida B. Wells was a prominent figure in the early civil rights movement. Based on her activism and writings, which of the following best describes her contributions to social justice and anti-lynching efforts?(1 points)

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Her work centered on economic reform, specifically advocating for the rights of African American workers in the industrial economy.
Her work centered on economic reform, specifically advocating for the rights of African American workers in the industrial economy.

Wells primarily focused on women’s suffrage, advocating for the right to vote without addressing racial injustices.
Wells primarily focused on women’s suffrage, advocating for the right to vote without addressing racial injustices.

Wells was known for her efforts in promoting segregation as a means of protecting African American communities from violence.
Wells was known for her efforts in promoting segregation as a means of protecting African American communities from violence.

She used investigative journalism to document and expose the widespread practice of lynching in the United States, mobilizing public opinion against racial violence.

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The option that best describes Ida B. Wells' contributions to social justice and anti-lynching efforts is:

She used investigative journalism to document and expose the widespread practice of lynching in the United States, mobilizing public opinion against racial violence.

Wells was a pioneering journalist who meticulously investigated and reported on lynching and racial violence, making significant contributions to the early civil rights movement through her writings and advocacy.