Asked by Grace Burchett on May 21, 2024

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John Woolman and Anthony Benezet,two of the leading antislavery voices of the American Revolution,were both

A) Quakers.
B) Baptists.
C) Methodists.
D) Anglicans.

John Woolman

An 18th-century Quaker preacher and abolitionist known for his writings and efforts to end slavery in the American colonies.

Anthony Benezet

A French-American educator and abolitionist who argued against the slavery of Africans and founded one of the first schools for Black students in Philadelphia.

Antislavery

Opposition to slavery and the slave trade.

  • Determine the primary personalities and their viewpoints in the struggle to end slavery and achieve autonomy.
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Elizabeth MartinezMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
John Woolman and Anthony Benezet were both Quakers, a religious group that played a significant role in the early antislavery movement in America. Their faith emphasized equality and the inner light in every person, which led them to oppose slavery.