American History
-Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between the women's movement and the abolitionist movement?
A)Neither movement sought full citizenship; rather they advocated an expansion of rights.
B)While advocating for women's right, women began to consider the plight of slaves.
C)Male abolitionists always supported the women's movement.
D)Many women began as abolitionists, then became part of the women's movement.
E)There was very little connection between the two movements.

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Many women began their careers as activists in the abolitionist movement and then joined the women's movement. Contemporary gender roles placed women in a position of moral authority, which they used to speak out on a number of social issues, including slavery. As women described the limited rights of slaves, their own limitations became increasingly obvious, leading to the women's movement.

American History -Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Relationship