Pt 19 Reading Comp. Abolition of Slavery #26 Forum

[ltowns1]

Can someone help with this question? Where can we infer this? I have a clue, but I just don't know what I think I know on this question lol.

[Ron (PowerScore)]

Hi ltowns,

The keys to this question are in lines 14-15, 20, and 45.

Drescher points to the "populist characteristics" of abolitionism in Britain, which "cut across lines of class, party, and religion." Further, much of the support for abolitionism came from the "unenfranchised masses," again indicating support across class boundaries.

Eltis thinks the driving force behind British abolitionism related to the capitalist concept of "want creation," and points out that certain products created "new wants at all levels of British society."

So, while Drescher and Eltis may not agree about everything having to do with the actual impetus behind British abolitionism, they agree that, for whatever reason, "people of all classes in Britain supported the abolition of slavery," which is answer choice (A).

Hope that helps!

Ron

[ltowns1]

Hi ltowns,

The keys to this question are in lines 14-15, 20, and 45.

Drescher points to the "populist characteristics" of abolitionism in Britain, which "cut across lines of class, party, and religion." Further, much of the support for abolitionism came from the "unenfranchised masses," again indicating support across class boundaries.

Eltis thinks the driving force behind British abolitionism related to the capitalist concept of "want creation," and points out that certain products created "new wants at all levels of British society."

So, while Drescher and Eltis may not agree about everything having to do with the actual impetus behind British abolitionism, they agree that, for whatever reason, "people of all classes in Britain supported the abolition of slavery," which is answer choice (A).

Hope that helps!

Ron

Thanks ron