Asked by yadira arciniega on Apr 27, 2024

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Whose Appeal,first published in 1829,startled many Americans with its call for a violent uprising to end slavery?

A) David Walker
B) William Lloyd Garrison
C) Frederick Douglass
D) Henry Highland Garnet

David Walker

An African American abolitionist, writer, and anti-slavery activist who published an appeal in 1829 calling for the end of slavery and for equal rights for black people.

Violent Uprising

An aggressive and often armed rebellion against an authority or government.

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and compelled to work without wages.

  • Comprehend the influence of abolitionist writings and activism on the movement against slavery.
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Jasmine WestjohnMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
David Walker's "Appeal," published in 1829, was a radical anti-slavery document that called for slaves to revolt against their masters, which was a startling and controversial stance at the time.