this image shows a crowd in Boston protesting the return of an enslaved person to Virginia. we could reasonably assume that members of this crowd

Answer 1

are abolitionists who are against slavery and are advocating for the freedom of the enslaved person. They are likely demonstrating their opposition to the slave trade and supporting the rights of all individuals to live free from oppression and exploitation. The protesters may be using their voices and presence to raise awareness and put pressure on authorities to prevent the return of the enslaved person to an unjust and inhumane situation.