Question

as an african american prohibitionist, frederick douglass was in favor of the 18th amendment because he
witnessed enslavers trying
to control enslaved people
with alcohol.
thought enslavers were
more abusive to enslaved
people when they drank.
witnessed enslaved people
getting drunk too often in
their limited down time.
thought it was morally
wrong for the government
to use alcohol as a source
of income.

Explanation:

Frederick Douglass, as an African - American abolitionist and temperance advocate, witnessed enslavers using alcohol as a means of control over enslaved people. This was a common practice where enslavers would provide alcohol to enslaved individuals to keep them docile or to use it as a form of reward and punishment. The 18th Amendment (Prohibition) was seen by some as a way to combat such practices.

• The second option about enslavers being more abusive when they drank is not the main reason related to his support based on the common historical understanding of his views.
• The third option about enslaved people getting drunk too often is not in line with the historical context where enslaved people had very limited access to alcohol in a way that would lead to excessive drinking (they were more likely to be on the receiving end of alcohol - based control).
• The fourth option about the government's use of alcohol as income is not the key reason tied to his experience as an African - American dealing with the institution of slavery.

Answer:

"witnessed enslavers trying to control enslaved people with alcohol."