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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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.
Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.

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

Answer 1

Olaudah Equiano may have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after being purchased by Mr. King because Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement. Quakers generally held progressive views on slavery and were known for their efforts to promote human rights, which would have given Equiano hope for his future.