Read the excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's speech to persuade lawmakers to secure women's right to vote. Answer the question that follows.

The preamble of the Federal Constitution says:

"We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.

How does the use of logos help Anthony achieve her purpose?

It lists the specific rights guaranteed to all people, including women, mentioned in the Constitution.
It gives the audience facts about how many more male citizens vote than female citizens.
It explains the reasons why the Constitution does not apply or relate to voting rights.
It mentions the dates the preamble was written to show its meaning has changed over the years.

1 answer

The use of logos in Susan B. Anthony's speech helps her achieve her purpose by appealing to reason and logic. She references the preamble of the Federal Constitution, which begins with an inclusive "We, the people," to argue that the founding document was intended to represent all citizens, not just white male citizens. By highlighting the inconsistency between the principles laid out in the Constitution and the reality of women's disenfranchisement, she makes a rational case for why women should have the right to vote.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer is:

**It lists the specific rights guaranteed to all people, including women, mentioned in the Constitution.**