Who were some of the most effective speakers of the abolitionist movement? . a. poets. b. former slaves. c. teachers. d. artists

The answer is b. former slaves

Explanation:

During the abolitionist movement (1829-1850) there were many people from different social backgrounds taking part in it. However, three former slaves stand out: David Walker, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth.

Walker’s text ‘The Appeal’ is considered to have helped creating radical abolitionism. A strong form of fight which dared to imply execution and violence towards slaveholders.  

On the other hand, Douglass who actually taught himself to read and write and escaped from slavery, became one of the first abolitionist who dared to speak to people to raise awareness. In addition, his publication of ‘North Star’ and later his autobiography crowned him as one of the most important speakers of the movement.

Sojourner Truth, born as Isabella Baumfree a slave in New York state was freed in 1827 and became a speaker for the abolitionist movement. She focused on women’s rights and was the first black woman to address the issue of racial inequalities in her speech ‘Ain’t I a woman?’.

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