Question

question 14 of 22
which of the following describes eugene v. debs?

a. a yellow journalist who supported the spanish - american war
b. a socialist who fought against capitalism
c. an isolationist who wanted to remain neutral in world war i
d. an abolitionist who fought against slavery

Explanation:

Eugene V. Debs was a prominent American Socialist leader, co-founder of the Socialist Party of America, and a frequent presidential candidate for the party. He advocated for workers' rights and criticized capitalist systems, aligning with the description in option B. Option A refers to figures like William Randolph Hearst (yellow journalists); option C mislabels his anti-war stance (he opposed WWI but was not primarily an isolationist); option D is incorrect as he was active post-abolition era.

Answer:

B. A Socialist who fought against capitalism