Question

question 4 of 20
which statement best summarizes the process of the abolition of slavery in the united states?
a. the united states abolished slavery in response to rising pressure from european countries.
b. abolitionists were only able to reach their goal after many violent conflicts.
c. abolitionists successfully defeated slavery through a series of legal challenges.
d. slave owners agreed to abolish slavery to prevent a slave rebellion like the haitian revolution.

Explanation:

The abolition of slavery in the United States was a long - fought battle. Abolitionists faced significant opposition from slaveholders. The Civil War (a violent conflict) was a major turning point. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the war, and after the Union victory, the 13th Amendment was passed to formally abolish slavery. Legal challenges alone (Option C) were not sufficient as slaveholders had significant political power in the pre - Civil War era. European pressure (Option A) was not the main driving force. Slave owners did not voluntarily agree to abolish slavery to prevent a rebellion (Option D); they fought to maintain the institution.

Answer:

B. Abolitionists were only able to reach their goal after many violent conflicts.