Question

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in \part three: freedom\ of sugar changed the world, the authors use an illustration from a children’s book published by amelia opie in 1825. opie’s book is written in verse and exposes the suffering of enslaved persons on sugar plantations. even though opie wrote her book for children, the language and illustrations tell the true story.
how does this image support the claim that slavery violates basic human rights and should be abolished? check all that apply.

• ☐ it shows an enslaved person in chains and minimal clothing.
• ☐ it shows that political involvement could help to abolish slavery.
• ☐ it shows that very few people were interested in abolishing slavery.
• ☐ it shows how enslaved people were used to produce goods cheaply.
• ☐ it shows that enslaved people faced harsh treatment and poor conditions.

Explanation:

• Option 1: An enslaved person in chains and minimal clothing shows harsh treatment and poor conditions, supporting the claim that slavery violates human rights.
• Option 2: The illustration is about the suffering of enslaved people, not about political involvement to abolish slavery.
• Option 3: The illustration is to expose slavery's cruelty, not to show few people wanted to abolish it.
• Option 4: The illustration focuses on the suffering of enslaved people, not on how they were used for cheap production.
• Option 5: Enslaved people in harsh conditions (chains, minimal clothing) shows slavery violates human rights.

Answer:

A. It shows an enslaved person in chains and minimal clothing.
E. It shows that enslaved people faced harsh treatment and poor conditions.