by Joanna Evans
Use the passage to answer the question.
The play is set in New England in 1866. Why is this important to the structure of the play?
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Responses
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.
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 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.
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The most appropriate response to the question regarding the importance of the 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 answer highlights the historical context of the time, emphasizing the significance of the post-war environment for women advocating for their rights, including suffrage.
