Which best describes the historical importance of Samuel Sewall's "The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial"?

A) As one of the most radical abolitionist documents of its day, it led to the immediate emancipation of countless slaves.

B) As one of the most detailed refutes of Biblical claims supporting slavery, it silenced proslavery advocates.

C) As one of the first antislavery pamphlets, it established the philosophical argument for later abolitionists.

D) As one of the most widely read pamphlets of its day, it fueled the rapid growth of the abolitionist movement.

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Brenna Golden

19 June, 15:56

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Alannah Velasquez · Answer 1

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As one of the first antislavery pamphlets, it established the philosophical argument for later abolitionists.