The writer of the letter assumed which of the following statements was true?

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This letter was written by a member of the American Anti-Slavery Society.

To Mr. T. D. Weld Dear Sir:

"You have been appointed an agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society. . . . Our object is the overthrow of American slavery. We expect to accomplish this, mainly by showing to the public its true character . . . its denial of the first principles of religion, morals, and humanity. . . .

"You will teach everywhere, the great fundamental principle of IMMEDIATE ABOLITION, as the duty of all masters. . . . Insist principally on the SIN OF SLAVERY, because our main hope is in the consciences of men.

"The people of color ought at once to be emancipated and recognized as citizens, and their rights secured, equal in all respects to others, according to the fundamental principle laid down in the American Declaration of Independence."

Letters of Theodore Dwight Weld, Angelina Grimke Weld, and Sarah Grimke, Volume I (New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1934), 124C28.

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The writer of the letter assumed which of the following statements was true?
A . Slavery could only be ended by violence.
B . Slavery was a subject that women should not discuss.
C . Slavery was morally offensive to many Americans.
D . Slavery was supported by the Declaration of Independence.
E . Slavery was supported by the churches of America.

Answer: C