Question

Read the excerpt from "A History of Voting Rights.”

Frederick Douglass, an African American man who had been born into slavery and later escaped, became a leader of the abolitionist movement. In addition to becoming a spokesman for the cause of abolition, Douglass ran a newspaper in which he published his views against slavery and for women’s rights. In 1848, Douglass, too, addressed the convention at Seneca Falls. He is credited with gaining the necessary support to pass the resolution calling for women’s suffrage.



Which details are essential to an objective summary of this excerpt? Check all that apply.

Douglass was a strong supporter of women’s rights.
Douglass staunchly advocated for the abolition of slavery.
Douglass bravely ran a newspaper that supported his causes.
Douglass became friends with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Seneca Falls.
Douglass was a very intelligent man who gave inspiring speeches.
Douglass was a person who had escaped from slavery.

Answer 1

Selections:
- Douglass was a strong supporter of women’s rights.
- Douglass staunchly advocated for the abolition of slavery.
- Douglass was a person who had escaped from slavery.

Explanation: These are factual points stated in the excerpt. The newspaper item adds a subjective word ("bravely") and should be stated without that adjective; the friendship with Stanton and the claims about intelligence/inspiring speeches are not mentioned in the excerpt.