Quakers and other religious leaders in the North opposed slavery primarily because they believed it was a sin for one person to own another. This moral and ethical stance was rooted in their religious beliefs that emphasized equality and the inherent dignity of all human beings.
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Why did Quakers and other religious leaders in the North oppose slavery?(1 point)
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They felt African Americans should be fairly paid for their services.
They felt African Americans should be fairly paid for their services.
They thought that slavery did not reflect American values.
They thought that slavery did not reflect American values.
They had many African American followers.
They had many African American followers.
They believed it was a sin for one person to own another.
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