Question

1. part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the letter?

a. harriet tubman contributed to the abolitionist movement in mostly unknown, unrecognized ways.
b. frederick douglass is upset that not more people know about harriet tubmans contributions to the abolitionist movement.
c. the accomplishments that go unknown are more important than those recognized and appreciated by the public.
d. the sacrifices that harriet tubman made for the abolitionist movement can be rivaled by no one.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, analyze each option:

• Option A: The letter focuses on Frederick Douglass's testimony to Harriet Tubman's character and work, not emphasizing "mostly unknown" methods. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The letter is about Douglass's praise for Tubman, not his upset about lack of recognition. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The letter doesn't compare unknown vs. recognized accomplishments. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Douglass states "I know of no one who has willingly encountered more perils and hardships to serve our enslaved people than you have," showing her sacrifices are unmatched. This matches the central idea of the letter.

Answer:

D. The sacrifices that Harriet Tubman made for the abolitionist movement can be rivaled by no one.