Olaudah Equiano might have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after being purchased by Mr. King, a “charitable and humane” Quaker merchant, primarily because Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him. Equiano's trust in Mr. King's character and integrity as a Quaker could have fostered his hope for eventual emancipation.
Why might Olaudah Equiano have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after he was purchased by Mr. King, a “charitable and humane” Quaker merchant?(1 point)
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Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.
Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.
Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.
Olaudah Equiano was himself a Christian.
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