Which abolitionist and advocate for women's rights was the daughter of a South Carolina slaveholder, who spoke to mixed audiences and opened a private school?

• A. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
• B. Angelina Grimke
• C. Harriet Beecher Stowe
• D. Susan B. Anthony

Answer: (B)

Angelina Grimké embodies the combination of abolitionism, women’s rights advocacy, and a background tied to a slaveholding family in South Carolina. She grew up in Charleston in a slaveholding household, then joined the reform movement with her sister Sarah, arguing for abolition and for women’s education and public participation. Notably, she spoke publicly to mixed audiences—men and women alike—challenging norms of the time. She also helped establish a private school for girls, underscoring her commitment to female education. These details line up with the description, making her the best fit among the options.