Asked by Jordan Stover on May 30, 2024

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The murder of which white abolitionist newspaper editor in Alton,Illinois,revealed the depths of anti-abolitionist hatred in the northern states?

A) Elijah Lovejoy
B) William Lloyd Garrison
C) Arthur Tappan
D) David M.Reese

Elijah Lovejoy

An American Presbyterian minister, journalist, and news editor who was an abolitionist and died protecting his press from a pro-slavery mob.

Abolitionist Newspaper Editor

An individual who managed or edited a newspaper dedicated to the cause of abolishing slavery.

Anti-Abolitionist Hatred

Hostility and opposition towards individuals or movements advocating for the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of slaves.

  • Acknowledge the critical role of major episodes in the abolition movement and their influence across the nation.
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Joseph RodriguezMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Elijah Lovejoy was a white abolitionist newspaper editor whose murder in Alton, Illinois, in 1837, highlighted the intense anti-abolitionist sentiment in the northern states. Lovejoy was killed by a pro-slavery mob while defending his printing press from being destroyed for the third time, making him a martyr for the abolitionist cause.