Question

"Grace Abbott and the Child Labor Movement" and excerpts from the Fair Labor Standards Act

What is most likely the author''s purpose for mentioning that Grace Abbott''s parents were anti-slavery activists?


A. to explain that they were a family of politicians

B. to persuade readers that the family could do no wrong

C. to show that she was following their example in standing up for others

D. to describe why Abbott had not been a child laborer herself

Answer 1

I believe the answer is C

Answer 2

C. to show that she was following their example in standing up for others