The Organized Abolitionist Movement Split into Two Wings in 1840,largely

question 46

Multiple Choice

The organized abolitionist movement split into two wings in 1840,largely over:

• A) whether to nominate William Lloyd Garrison or James G.Birney as the antislavery presidential candidate.
• B) the question of abolitionists' taking a public stand on the controversial gag rule.
• C) whether African-Americans should be allowed to speak at mixed-race public events.
• D) a dispute concerning the proper role of women in antislavery work.
• E) disagreements concerning the endorsement of colonization.

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