In a series of speeches before her trial for breaking the law by voting in an 1872 federal election, Susan B. Anthony defender h
er action with these words: "...It is downright mockery (insulting) to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of... The ballot." This excerpt could help support the thesis that Susan B. Anthony believed that denying the right to vote was A.An offense punishable by law. b.An example of the state's failure to enforce the Constitution. c. A violation of the principles of the Constitution. d. A way for political parties to exercise power.
This excerpt comes from the famous speech made by Susan B. Anthony called On Woman's Right to Vote that she made after her indictment. Here she calls on the preamble of the United States Constitution where it is said that the people, not white male citizens of the United States have the right to vote and hold office. So she is saying here that denying women the right to vote is a violation of the US Constitution.
