Read the following passage:

The only question left to be settled, now, is: Are women
persons? And I hardly believe any of our opponents will
have the hardihood to say they are not. Being persons,
then, women are citizens, and no state has a right to make
any new law, or to enforce any old law, that shall abridge
their privileges or immunities.

Which of the following best describes Anthony's purpose in providing this
reasoning?

A. To convince her listeners that she is smart enough to understand the vocabulary in the constitution

B. To provide a glimpse into the reasoning of those who oppose women’s voting rights

C. to highlight the lack of clarity about whether women are “persons”

D. to prove that because women are persons, and persons are citizens, women should have the right to vote


please help :,)