The student wants to compare the two women’s contributions to the March on Washington. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
Hedgeman and Bates contributed to the march in different ways; Bates, for example, delivered a brief but memorable address.
B
Hedgeman worked in politics and helped organize the march, while Bates was a journalist and school desegregation advocate.
C
Although Hedgeman worked behind the scenes to make sure a woman speaker was included, Bates was the sole woman to speak at the march.
D
Many African American women, including Bates and Hedgeman, fought for civil rights, but only one spoke at the march.
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence compares the two women’s contributions to the march: Hedgeman worked behind the scenes to make sure a woman speaker was included, whereas Bates actually spoke at the event.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. While it acknowledges that the two women both contributed to the march, it doesn’t indicate what Hedgeman did, so no comparison is made.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. While the sentence provides information about the two women, it doesn’t mention anything about Bates’s contribution to the march.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. While the sentence indicates that the two women both fought for civil rights, it doesn’t compare their individual contributions to the march.