Many of the Most Ardent Abolitionists Who Advocated an End

question 59

Multiple Choice

Many of the most ardent abolitionists who advocated an end to slavery still saw a distinction between economic rights, to which they felt African Americans were entitled, and political rights. How did they justify such a distinction in their minds?

• A) Economic rights provided the necessities of life such as food, shelter, and basic freedoms, however, the concept of white supremacy was still widespread even in the North and these abolitionists did not see a role for freed slaves in lawmaking, voting, or serving on juries.
• B) Economic factors made money for the abolitionists whereas political factors did not.
• C) Many abolitionists believed that economic freedom would come first, and then political freedom would follow.
• D) The abolitionists believed that slaves should be free to determine basic destinies, such as where they live and work, but they believed that African Americans would never win a political office and should be denied the right to vote.
• E) The abolitionists really only wanted partial freedoms for the slaves.

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