What is the author's main purpose in this excerpt? A.
It highlights how abolishing slavery was important for all women in America.
B.
It illustrates how nineteenth-century America created a system that favored men over women.
C.
It draws a parallel between women to reveal the disparities faced by enslaved women.
D.
It draws a parallel between women's adult lives and their childhood experiences.
E.
It illustrates the need for laws to better protect the home for all women.