Asked by C.W

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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Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.
Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.

Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.

Olaudah Equiano was himself a Christian.
Olaudah Equiano was himself a Christian.

Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement. Their reputation for humanitarian treatment made Equiano think he might be allowed to purchase his freedom and go to England.