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Rise of Abolitionism — Quiz

Question 1 • Virginia and US History

One demand of the abolition movement in the 1800s was

Answer
A
the gradual freeing of some enslaved people.
B
the immediate freeing of all enslaved people.
C
a restoration of the trade of enslaved Africans.
D
an increase in the trade of enslaved Africans.

Explanation

Abolitionists sought to end slavery, and many demanded emancipation without delay. Thus, the matching choice is the immediate freeing of all enslaved people; restoring or expanding the slave trade opposed the movement’s goals.

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