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Difficulty: MediumBlack Abolitionism and Anti-Slavery Activism

Read the excerpt below from a speech delivered by activist Sarah Parker Remond in Manchester, England, in 1859:

"I have come to England to appeal to the British public, because I know that your moral influence is felt in America. The slaveholders of the South, and their political allies in the North, are sensitive to the opinion of the civilized world... We ask for your sympathy, your moral support, and your aid in exposing the true character of American slavery."

Which of the following best describes the primary strategy of Black abolitionist activism illustrated in Remond's speech?

  1. A
    Coordinating localized, covert acts of daily resistance, such as tool-breaking, to directly disrupt plantation economies
  2. B
    Advocating for the mass emigration of free and enslaved African Americans to British colonies in the Caribbean
  3. Utilizing transatlantic networks to mobilize international moral condemnation against the American slave systemAnswer
  4. D
    Confining activist efforts to spiritual matters within independent Black churches to avoid engaging with secular political structures

Answer

Utilizing transatlantic networks to mobilize international moral condemnation against the American slave system
The correct answer is correct because Sarah Parker Remond's tour of Great Britain is a prime example of how Black abolitionists traveled internationally to speak, build alliances, and mobilize foreign public opinion. By appealing to the British public, Remond sought to utilize transatlantic moral and economic connections to put pressure on the United States government and Southern slaveholders to end slavery.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the stimulus text to identify the speaker's main audience, location, and goals.
The speaker, Sarah Parker Remond, is addressing the British public in Manchester in 1859, asking for their sympathy, moral support, and influence to expose and combat American slavery.
Understanding the context of the speech helps identify the specific strategy of engaging foreign public opinion.
2
Compare the speaker's approach with historical strategies of the anti-slavery movement.
The appeal to British citizens relies on transatlantic networks and moral influence, aiming to put external pressure on American slaveholders and politicians.
This step differentiates international advocacy from domestic political campaigns, everyday resistance, or colonization efforts.
3
Select the option that matches this transatlantic and moral appeal strategy.
The option emphasizing transatlantic networks and international moral condemnation is the correct match.
It accurately reflects Remond's goal of using foreign public opinion as leverage against the American slave system.

Key Concept

Transatlantic abolitionist networks and international moral suasion
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