Based on the article, the reader can tell that __________.

A.ASL was the first widespread form of communication for people with hearing loss in the U.S.
B.passing laws to protect the rights of people with hearing loss was a simple and quick task
C.Clerc and Gallaudet did not agree on the best way to teach people with hearing loss
D.children with hearing loss liked to use their own forms of hand signs at school rather than ASL

A. ASL was the first widespread form of communication for people with hearing loss in the U.S.