Asked by Michael Hoffman on May 15, 2024

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What in Margaret Sanger's early life likely motivated her activism as an adult?

A) Her family lived near silver mines.
B) Her first stop upon arriving in America was Ellis Island.
C) Her parents were feminists.
D) Her mother gave birth to eleven children.
E) Her parents often visited Greenwich Village.

Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger was an American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse who played a pivotal role in the legalization and development of contraception and family planning services in the United States.

Activism

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

  • Analyze how labor activism, feminist principles, and social reforms intersected during the Progressive era.
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Rolando RamirezMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Margaret Sanger was motivated by her mother's experience of having eleven children, which likely influenced her activism in birth control and women's reproductive rights.