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Why might Olaudah Equiano have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after he was purchased by Mr. King, a

"charitable and humane" Quaker merchant? (1 point)
A. • Mr. King promised his freedom, and Olaudah Equiano believed him.
B. • Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.
C. • Olaudah Equiano had excellent communication skills in the English language.
D. • Olaudah Equiano was himself a Christian.

B. • Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.

B. • Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement.

The correct answer is B. Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement. Olaudah Equiano might have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after being purchased by Mr. King, a "charitable and humane" Quaker merchant because Quakers were known for their strong opposition to slavery and involvement in the abolitionist movement. Quakers believed in the equality of all people and actively worked towards the abolition of slavery. Therefore, Equiano may have believed that Mr. King, being a Quaker, would support his desire for freedom and help him in his pursuit of purchasing his freedom.