Olaudah Equiano may have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after he was purchased by Mr. King because Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement. This involvement suggested that Mr. King, as a Quaker, might support Equiano's desire for freedom and be more sympathetic to his plight compared to others.
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 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.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
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