Question

how does the author develop the idea that equianos autobiography played a crucial role in international abolitionist movements? choose 1 answer: a by using detailed statistics to demonstrate how the book affected 18th - century abolitionist movements in both the united states and great britain b by elaborating on the autobiographys graphic depictions of the slave trade to demonstrate how the book required international lawmakers to fight for abolition c by detailing the books direct impact on british lawmakers, as well as its indirect impact on american abolitionists who were inspired to write their own slave narratives d by highlighting how equianos autobiography was printed and distributed in every country in the world at the time, allowing it to reach audiences on every continent

Explanation:

Equiano's autobiography had a direct impact on British lawmakers and inspired American abolitionists. It was a key - work in the abolitionist movement. Option A is incorrect as the book didn't use detailed statistics. Option B only focuses on the graphic depictions and not the full impact. Option D is an over - exaggeration about the distribution. Option C correctly details the book's impact on different groups in the abolitionist movement.

Answer:

C. by detailing the book’s direct impact on British lawmakers, as well as its indirect impact on American abolitionists who were inspired to write their own slave narratives