Question

question 28 of 35
what role did olaudah equiano play in great britains abolitionist movement?
a. he convinced british citizens to oppose slavery by describing his own life as a slave.
b. he used economics to demonstrate that great britain was better off without slavery.
c. he proposed a bill in the british parliament banning the atlantic slave trade.
d. he encouraged british leaders to aid former slaves during the haitian revolution.

Explanation:

Olaudah Equiano was a former slave. His autobiography The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano detailed his experiences as a slave. This work was influential in the abolitionist movement as it humanized the issue of slavery for British citizens, helping to build public opposition to the institution.

• Option B: There is no significant record of Equiano using economic arguments in this way.
• Option C: He was not a member of Parliament and did not propose such a bill.
• Option D: His main focus was on the abolition of slavery in general (not specifically aiding during the Haitian Revolution in the way described).

Answer:

A. He convinced British citizens to oppose slavery by describing his own life as a slave.