Question

as an african american prohibitionist, frederick douglass was in favor of the 18th amendment because he thought enslavers were more abusive to enslaved people when they drank. thought enslavers were more abusive to enslaved people with alcohol. witnessed enslavers trying to control enslaved people with alcohol. witnessed enslaved people getting drunk too often in their limited down time. witnessed enslaved people getting drunk too often in their limited down time. thought it was morally wrong for the government to use alcohol as a source of income.

Explanation:

Frederick Douglass, as an African - American abolitionist and prohibitionist, was aware that enslavers were more abusive when they drank alcohol, which led him to support the 18th Amendment.

Answer:

thought enslavers were more abusive to enslaved people when they drank.