Asked by Sandra Mason on Jun 03, 2024

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Which prominent black shipbuilder advocated in favor of colonization and led an expedition of thirty-eight emigrants to Freetown in West Africa in 1815?

A) James Forten
B) Richard Allen
C) Colin Teague
D) Paul Cuffee

Black Shipbuilder

Refers to an African American or an individual of African descent who is skilled in designing, constructing, and repairing ships.

Freetown

The capital city of Sierra Leone, founded as a home for repatriated African Americans and rescued slaves in the late 18th century.

Colonization

The process by which a country takes control of land and establishes its government, often resulting in the exploitation and displacement of indigenous populations.

  • Comprehend the basic principles and undertakings of societies aimed at abolishing slavery and the role of the American Colonization Society.
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Zybrea KnightJun 10, 2024
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D
Explanation :
Paul Cuffee was a wealthy black shipbuilder and devout Quaker who advocated for the colonization of Sierra Leone by African Americans. In 1815, he financed and led an expedition to Freetown, Sierra Leone, with thirty-eight African American emigrants, aiming to help them establish a new life there.