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Question 902:
Extreme abolitionists generally held which of the following
perspectives
(A) at its core, slavery was an economic issue
(B) slave-owners should be compensated for
their slaves, who should then be sent to Liberia
(C) slavery would die out on its own if left
alone
(D) northerners should take a "live and let
live" attitude towards southern culture
(E) slavery was immoral
Answer:
(E) slavery was immoral
Explanation:
Radical abolitionists, such as William Lloyd Garrison, viewed
slavery as immoral and evil. They were not interested in any
compensation plans or compromise. While comprising a small percentage
of the American population, abolitionists exerted constant
pressure to end slavery.
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