Which term best describes people who campaigned to end slavery?

• A. Capitalists
• B. Abolitionists
• C. Reformists
• D. Subscribers

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is recognizing the term for people who actively worked to end slavery. Those who campaigned to end slavery are described as abolitionists. Abolitionists believed slavery was a grave injustice and organized in various ways to bring about its end—through writings, speeches, petitions, and political pressure, often arguing for emancipation and legal changes. This label specifically captures both the moral stance against slavery and the organized efforts to abolish it, which is why it’s the best fit.

Other options don’t fit as precisely. Capitalists are focused on owning or investing in resources and enterprises, not on ending slavery. Reformists pursue improvements in society, but the term is broad and not limited to the abolition of slavery. Subscribers simply refer to people who subscribe to a publication or service, which has nothing to do with political activism or abolition.