Questions 1-11 are based on the following passage. 1.3 In July 1848, the Women’s Rights Convention wae launched in Seneca Falle, NY, which cot tho foundation for what was to become the Women’s Suffrage movement. Passage 1 is from an article published in Mechanic's Advocate. Passage 2 is adapted from an 1848 editorial by Frederick Douglass in his paper, The North Star. Passage 1 ‘We are sorty to see that the women in several parts of this State are holding what they call “Woman's Rights Conventions,” and setting forth a formidable Ling list of those Rights ina parody upon the Declaration of ‘6 American Independence. The papers of the day contain extended notices of these Conventions. Some of them fallin with their objects and praise the meetings, highly; but the majority either deprecate or ridicule both. 10 The women who attend these meetings, no doubt atthe expense of their more appropriate duties, act as committees, write resolutions and addresses, hold ‘much correspondence, make speeches, ete. They affirm, as among their rights, that of unrestricted 16 franchise, and assert that it is wrong to deprive them of the privilege w become Kegisiators, ewyers, Wvcior9, divines, etc.; and they are holding Conventions and. ‘making an agitatory movement, with the object in view of revolutionizing public opinion and the laws of the 20 land, and changing their relative position in society in such a way as to divide with the male sex the labors and responsibilities of active life in every branch of art, science, trades, and professions. ‘Now, it requires no argument to prove that this 25 is all wrong, Every true hearted female will instantly feel that this is unwomanly, and that to be practically carried out, the males must change their position in society to the same extent in an opposite direction, in ‘order fo enable them to discharge an equal share of the 30 domestic duties which now appertain to females, and ‘which must be neglected, to a great extent, if women ae allowed to exercise all the “rights” that are claimed by these Convention-holders. Society would have to be radically remodeled in order to accommodate itself t0 135 30 grcat a change in the most vital part of the compact of the social relations of life; and the order of things ‘established atthe creation of mankind, and continued six thousand years, would be completely broken up. But this change is impracticable, uncalled for, and 40 unnecessary, effected, it would set the world by the \SAD SAT History Passages SET - 4 55 60 65 70 75 80 a5, 90 ‘ears, make “confusion worse confounded,” demoralize and degrade from their high sphere and noble destiny, ‘women of all respectable and useful classes, and prove a monstrous injury to all mankind. It would be productive of no positive good, that would not be outweighed tenfold by positive evil. t would alter the relations of females without bettering their condition, Besides all, and above all, it presents no remedy for the real evils that the millions of the industrious, hard ‘working, and much suffering women of our country groan under and seek to redress, Paceago 2 One of the most interesting events of the past ‘week, was the holding of what is technically styled a Woman’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls. ‘The speaking, addresses, and resolutions of this extraordinary meeting were almost wholly conducted bby women; and although they evidently fel themselves in a novel position, itis but simple justice to say that their whole proceedings were characterized by marked ability and dignity. In this meeting, there were frequent differences of opinion and animated discussion; but in no case ‘was there the slightest absence of good feeling and decorum. Several interesting documents setting forth the rights as well as grievances of women were read. ‘Among these was « Declaration of Sentiments, to be regarded as the basis of a grand movement for attaining the civil, social, political, and religious rights, of women, We should not do justice to our own convictions, ‘or to the excellent persons connected with this infant movement, if we did not in this connection offer a few remarks on the general subject which the Convention met to consider and the objects they seek to attain, In doing 50, we are not insensible that the bare mention of this truly important subject in any other than terms of contemptuous ridicule and scornful disfavor, is likely to excite against us the fury of bigotry and the folly of prejudice, A discussion of the rights of animals would be regarded with far more complacency by many of what are called the wise and the good of our land, than would be a discussion ofthe rights of women. Many who have at last mace the discovery that the negroes have some rights as well as other members of the human family, have yet to be convinced that women are entitled to any. Bight years ago, a number ‘of persons of this description actually abandoned the anti-slavery cause, lest by giving their influence in that direction they might possibly be giving countenance to the dangerous heresy that woman, in respect to rights,stands on an equal footing with man, It is perhaps needless to say, that we cherish litte sympathy for such sentiments or respect for such prejudices. Standing as we do upon the watch-tower of human freedom, 96 we cannot be deterred from an expression of our approhation af any movement, however humble, to improve and elevate the character of any members of the human family. ‘While itis impossible for us to go into this 100 subject at length, we are free to say that in respect to political rights, we hold woman to be justly entitled to all we claim for man, We go farther, and express cour conviction that all political rights which itis expedient for man to exercise, itis equally so for 105 woman, All that distinguishes man as an intelligent and accountable being, is equally true of woman; and if that government only is just which governs by the free consent of the governed, there can be no reason in the world for denying to woman the exercise +10 of the elective franchise, or a hand in making and administering the laws of the land. Our doetrine is that “right is of no sex.” We therefore bid the women ‘engaged in this movement our humble Godspeed. ‘As used in line 6, “notices of” most nearly means A) warnings about 48) proclamations of. ©) articles on. 1D) news about ‘The main issue that the author of Passage | takes with the ‘women’s suffrage movement is that AA) forming committees and writing addresses are ‘unwomanly activities that are a waste of time B) allocating equal rights to women would necessarily encroach upon those of men and force unnatural adaptation © the movement’s main proclamation is a frivolous and disrespectful attempt to emulate the Declaration of Independence, ) the movement's demand for the radical upheaval of ‘gender roles would be devastating to the order of society. SAT History Passages SET - In line 32, the author of Passage I's use of quotations has which effect? A) It cals attention to the discomfort true-hearted ‘women would experience if those rights were granted. B) Itunderscores the irony of women who attempt to secure rights they do not understand, © It distances the author from the idea that rights should be extended to women, ) It alludes to the author’s description of the rights for which women are advocating. ‘What relationship does the author of Passage 2 see between the movement for women’s rights and that for African-American rights? A) He views the struggles as parallel and deserving of reciprocal respect and support. 'B) He sees the movement for women’s rights as a catalyst for African-American rights C) He believes that African American activists are ‘undermining the struggle for women’s rights ‘D) He laments the lack of intersectionality and inclusivity in the women’s suffrage movement, Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A) Lines 83-86 (Many who...any”) B) Lines 86-91 (“Bight years..mat!”) ©) Lines 95-98 (we cannot...family”) D) Lines 99-102 (“While it...anan”) As used in line 74, “objects” most nearly means A) ends, B) items. C) focus. RQ} ok ae AY aeWhich choice best identifies a key difference in how the author of Passage | and the author of Passage 2 view the Declaration of Sentiments? A) The author of Passage 1 suggests that it 1s a joke that deserves extensive ridicule, whereas the author of Passage 2 argues itis a serious declaration that requires analysis and animated discussion. B) The author of Passage 1 perceives it as a laughable imitation of the Declaration of Independence, ‘whereas the author of Passage 2 views itas a fascinating document of a worthy movement. ©) The author of Passage 1 sees it as an attempt to divide the labors and tesponsibilities of the sexes, whereas the author of Passage 2 argues that it strives to enumerate the civil and religious rights of women. 1D) The author of Passage | insists that itis impractical and entirely uncalled for, whereas the author of Passage 2 believes itis dignified and should be regarded with complacency. gi By positioning himself “on the watch-tower of human freedom” (line 94), Douglass maintains that A) Those furthering the abotitionist cause are the most cleat-sighted and marally upstanding B) Those who guard and praise the freedom of one group ‘must persevere in guarding and praising the freedom ofall. ©) Those who watch and wait are those who are most cognizant of the true pains of inequality D) Those promoting freedom must cherish their allies and not be deterred by bigotry and hate. ‘The author of Passage 1 would most likely view the sentiment exprosaed in lines 79 $2 (“A dicouocton. women”) with A) strong disagreement, since the comparison degrades the high sphere of womanhood. B) reluctant acceptance, since women's rights are impractical and unnecessary. ©) complete agreement, sines animal rights are less societally incendiary. ) justified hesitation, since the statement questions those who are wise and good. SAT History Passages SET - Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A) Lines 33-36 (“Society would..ife") 48) Lines 59-40 ("But this..unnecessary”) ©) Lines 42-43 (“and degrade...classes”) D) Lines 48-51 (“Besides all. redress") ‘The phrase “agitatory movement” (line 18) contrasts ‘most directly with which remark from Douglass in Passage 2? A) “extraordinary meeting” (line 56) B) “novel position” (line 58) ©) “dangerous heresy” (line 90) D) “elective franchise” (line 110)