Question

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)

Responses

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

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

Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
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Answer 1

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All of the above reasons contribute to why Olaudah Equiano may have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after being purchased by Mr. King. The Quakers, known for their involvement in the abolitionist movement, may have given Equiano hope that he could secure his freedom. Additionally, Mr. King's promise to grant Equiano his freedom could have given him further confidence. Equiano's Christian faith could have also influenced his belief that he could achieve freedom. Finally, Equiano's proficiency in the English language would have made it easier for him to communicate with Mr. King and potentially negotiate for his freedom.