William Lloyd Garrison advocated a policy of nonresistance, which meant that abolitionists, like other reformers, would rely on ________ to bring about social change.

A. political elections
B. state power
C. physical force
D. moral suasion


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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