10
QuizMultiple Choice

Rise of Abolitionism

Question 10 • LPS US History I (CR) - MP2

In the 1800s, Sarah and Angelina Grimké worked to create change by

Answer
A
founding and editing the newspaper the Liberator.
B
arguing in favor of the growth of slavery in cities.
C
establishing the Pennsylvania Abolition Society.
D
advocating actively for abolition and women’s rights.

Explanation

Sarah and Angelina Grimké were sisters who spoke and wrote publicly against slavery and also supported women’s rights. Their activism helped connect the abolitionist movement with the movement for women’s equality. They did not found The Liberator or establish the Pennsylvania Abolition Society, so the correct choice is advocating actively for abolition and women’s rights.

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