Question

during the colonial period, all the new england colonies allowed slavery. however, some new englanders opposed slavery. decide whether the opinions below would likely be held by someone who favored or opposed slavery.

opinion | favored slavery | opposed slavery
--- | --- | ---
the british government supports the slave trade. we are great britain’s colony and should follow their lead. | ◯ | ◯
i made a lot of money as a captain of slave ships. it is good that new england is such a big part of the slave trade. | ◯ | ◯
i believe that all humans are the children of god. it is wrong for us to enslave people who are god’s children. | ◯ | ◯
although i am now free, i was once enslaved. it was terrible for me to be stolen from my parents in africa. | ◯ | ◯

Explanation:

First Opinion: "The British government supports the slave trade. We are Great Britain’s colony and should follow their lead."

The opinion follows the British government's support for the slave trade, so the person would likely favor slavery as they want to follow the British lead.

The person profited from and approves of the slave trade, indicating they favor slavery.

The belief that enslaving fellow "children of God" is wrong shows opposition to slavery.

Answer:

Favored slavery (select the circle under "Favored slavery" for this opinion)

Second Opinion: "I made a lot of money as a captain of slave ships. It is good that New England is such a big part of the slave trade."