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The play is set in New England in 1866. Why is this important to the structure of the play?

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The Civil War was raging 1866, and New England was a safer place than the South for women to speak about ending slavery and gaining voting rights for all.
The Civil War was raging 1866, and New England was a safer place than the South for women to speak about ending slavery and gaining voting rights for all.

The Civil War had just ended, and the North was a safer place than the South for women who were fighting for voting rights for all.
The Civil War had just ended, and the North was a safer place than the South for women who were fighting for voting rights for all.

The 15th amendment was passed in 1866 in New England, giving women the right to vote.
The 15th amendment was passed in 1866 in New England, giving women the right to vote.

The 19th amendment was ratified in 1866 in Seneca Falls, New York, making it an important place in the fight for women’s suffrage.
The 19th amendment was ratified in 1866 in Seneca Falls, New York, making it an important place in the fight for women’s suffrage.
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The most accurate response to the question about the importance of the play's setting in New England in 1866 is:

The Civil War had just ended, and the North was a safer place than the South for women who were fighting for voting rights for all.

This response highlights the historical context of the time and its relevance to the themes of the play, particularly regarding women's rights and the post-war environment in which they were advocating for such rights.