Someone who was opposed to slavery
(1 point)
Responses
Carpetbagger
Carpetbagger
Planter
Planter
Abolitionist
Abolitionist
Scalawag
Scalawag is not someone who was opposed to slavery.
a b c or d
The correct answer is "c) Abolitionist."
The correct answer is "Abolitionist." An abolitionist is someone who was opposed to slavery and advocated for its abolition. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options by understanding their meanings.
1. Carpetbagger: A carpetbagger refers to a person from the Northern states who went to the South after the American Civil War for economic or political purposes. It does not necessarily indicate a stance on slavery.
2. Planter: A planter refers to a person who owns or manages a plantation, typically associated with the agricultural production of crops. While some planters may have been opposed to slavery, the term itself does not connote opposition.
3. Scalawag: A scalawag was a derogatory term used to describe Southern whites who aligned themselves with the Republican Party during the Reconstruction era but does not directly signify opposition to slavery.
By process of elimination, "abolitionist" is the most appropriate term for someone who was opposed to slavery, as they actively campaigned for its end.