The 'Grimké sisters' (Sarah and Angelina) were notable in the reform era because they:
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Correct answer: Were Southern women who spoke out against slavery and for women's rights
Coming from a prominent slaveholding family in South Carolina, the Grimké sisters provided a powerful firsthand critique of slavery. Their public speaking tours also challenged social norms regarding women's roles in public life, bridging the abolitionist and feminist movements.
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