Why did German humanists rush to Reuchlin's defense when Pfefferkorn attacked Reuchlin for being a Jew?

A. to promote pro-Jewish sentiment
B. to promote academic freedom and good scholarship
C. to promote Luther's ninety-five theses against indulgences
D. to support the Dominican order in Cologne
E. to support Roman culture


Answer: B

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