Question

Read the facts about Mary Wollstonecraft.

· Lived during the time of the American and French Revolutions

· Published A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792 (in response to a French government report advocating that women should be educated only for household duties)

· Was embraced by twentieth-century women’s rights advocates

Now read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.

In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.

Based on the facts, which inference about the passage is justified?

A: By reinforcing existing prejudices, Wollstonecraft delayed the beginning of the women’s rights movement.
B: By challenging society, Wollstonecraft revealed that she supported the American and French Revolutions.
C: By supporting the truths of the time, Wollstonecraft reasoned against revolutionary thinking.
D: By challenging accepted principles, Wollstonecraft was one of the first proponents of women’s rights.

Answer 1

The most justified inference about the passage is:

D: By challenging accepted principles, Wollstonecraft was one of the first proponents of women’s rights.

This inference aligns with Wollstonecraft's purpose in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, where she sought to dispute prevailing prejudices and advocate for women's rights and education, positioning her as a foundational figure in the women's rights movement.