Why Did Some Black Abolitionists Become Increasingly Militant During the 1840s

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why did some black abolitionists become increasingly militant during the 1840s?

• A) They were inspired by various slave rebellions and mutinies on ships.
• B) They were unable to organize in any way because of racism.
• C) They were extremely angry about whites continuing to subordinate women.
• D) Historians do not yet understand this phenomenon.

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