Question

Which sentence from the excerpt supports the idea that the asylum at Blackwell’s Island felt pressured to take action after Bly’s report?

(1 point)
Responses

the most abusive nurses and physicians were fired and replaced
the most abusive nurses and physicians were fired and replaced

better living and sanitary conditions were instituted
better living and sanitary conditions were instituted

more nourishing meals were provided
more nourishing meals were provided

Approximately one month after her articles ran in print

Answer 1

The sentence that best supports the idea that the asylum at Blackwell’s Island felt pressured to take action after Bly’s report is:

"Approximately one month after her articles ran in print."

This indicates a timeframe in which changes were made in response to the publication of her findings, implying that the report prompted action.