Question

What differentiated Freeman’s anti-slavery lawsuit from previous anti-slavery lawsuits in Massachusetts?

A
Previous suits argued that slavery violated the state constitution, while Freeman’s suit argued that her enslaver had broken a particular law.

B
Previous suits argued that enslavers had violated specific laws, while Freeman’s suit argued that slavery violated the state constitution.

C
All of the previous suits had failed, while Freeman’s suit was successful.

D
Freeman’s suit failed, while the previous suits were successful.

Answer 1

A. Previous suits argued that slavery violated the state constitution, while Freeman’s suit argued that her enslaver had broken a particular law.