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 influenced international abolition through its impact on legislators and other abolition - related works. Option C details the direct impact on British lawmakers and the indirect influence on American abolitionists, which shows how the book played a crucial role in abolitionist movements. Option A focuses too much on statistics which is not the main way the idea is developed. Option B only emphasizes the graphic depictions and their effect on lawmakers, which is too narrow. Option D about printing and distribution is not the main way the book's role in abolition is developed.

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