Question

the incredible frederick douglass
creating connections social studies: us history i
can one experience change the course of a life? for 19th century abolitionist frederick douglass, it did.
in 1845, douglass published narrative of the life of frederick douglass. in his book, douglass wrote in great detail about his experiences as an enslaved person. he described places and gave dates. it was a courageous act. douglass had escaped. but he wasnt hiding, and he had even named his enslaver. this put him at risk of being recaptured. douglass was friends with william lloyd garrison, a white abolitionist and journalist. garrison convinced douglass to leave the u.s. for a while. he suggested that douglass go to ireland.
douglass would later work to persuade president abraham lincoln to take a stronger stand in favor of ending enslavement—rather than just limiting its growth.
why did the author include this sentence?
a. to tell readers how presidents of the united states must be persuaded
b. to show the opinions of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln
c. to criticize abraham lincoln for not being a fiercer abolitionist
d. to make clear that frederick douglass had a large influence

Explanation:

The sentence shows Douglass's influence as he worked to persuade the president. Option A is too general about presidents. Option B is incorrect as it's mainly about Douglass's action (persuading) not just showing opinions. Option C is wrong as there's no criticism of Lincoln being not a fierce abolitionist. Option D is correct as it highlights Douglass's influence (persuading the president).

Answer:

D. To make clear that Frederick Douglass had a large influence