Question

Do you know the story "Wilberforce 1789 Abolition Speech" and "The English Bill of Rights"? if you do then the question is Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2. Why is Wilberforce’s speech a seminal document? (1 point) Responses It reveals the hypocrisy of the Bill of Rights’ claim that cruel and unusual punishments are not to be inflicted. It reveals the hypocrisy of the Bill of Rights’ claim that cruel and unusual punishments are not to be inflicted. It indicates a shift toward a more powerful monarchy. It indicates a shift toward a more powerful monarchy. It supports government policy at the time that enslavement is wrong. It supports government policy at the time that enslavement is wrong. It signals a clear shift from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. It signals a clear shift from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.

Answer 1

Wilberforce’s speech is considered a seminal document because it supports government policy at the time that enslavement is wrong. Unlike the other options, which focus on monarchy or punishment, Wilberforce's address specifically advocates for the abolition of the slave trade and reflects a significant moral and ethical shift in society regarding the treatment of enslaved individuals, highlighting the need for legislation that aligns with principles of justice and human rights.