Question

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?(4 points) Responses 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. She used investigative journalism to document and expose the widespread practice of lynching in the United States, mobilizing public opinion against racial violence. 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 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. Wells primarily focused on women’s suffrage, advocating for the right to vote without addressing racial injustices.

Answer 1

The best description of 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 wrote extensively about lynching, providing evidence and compelling narratives that highlighted the brutality of racial violence against African Americans. Her work was crucial in raising awareness and mobilizing support for anti-lynching campaigns.