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What was the public’s reaction to Stanton’s demand for women's right to vote?
It generated a massive controversy
It was well accepted
It was considered ludicrous
It received no significant reaction
Answer
Stanton’s demand for women's right to vote generated a massive controversy because it was a radical idea at the time. At the time, women were not considered to be full citizens and were not allowed to participate in politics. Stanton’s demand for women's right to vote was seen as a threat to the social order and many people were opposed to it.
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