Question

Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.

It is therefore manifest, that something else ought yet to be done; and what is required, is evidently the incumbent duty of all men of enlightened understanding, and of every man that has any claim or affinity to the name of Christian, that the base treatment which the African Slaves undergo, ought to be abolished; and it is moreover evident, that the whole, or any part of that iniquitous traffic of slavery, can no where, or in any degree, be admitted, but among those who must eventually resign their own claim to any degree of sensibility and humanity, for that of barbarians.

Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.

I am sure you will applaud me for beseeching you to give one half hour's attention to slavery, as it is at this day practised in our West Indies.—That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.—You, who are universally read, and as universally admired—you could not fail

In these excerpts, how does Cugoano’s purpose differ from Sancho’s purpose?

Cugoano is hoping that a few enslaved people can be released, while Sancho is hoping that Sterne can abolish slavery altogether.
Cugoano makes references to his Christian faith, while Sancho stays away from the topic of religion altogether.
Sancho is humbly asking for someone’s help, while Cugoano is asking for immediate and drastic changes in policies about slavery.
Sancho is informing the general public about the horrors of slavery, while Cugoano is writing a private letter.

Answer 1

The answer is: Sancho is humbly asking for someone’s help, while Cugoano is asking for immediate and drastic changes in policies about slavery.

In Sancho's excerpt, he is glad if he can convince at least one person about the horrors of slavery and change his or her mind. On the other hand, Cugoano considers slavery should be abolished altogether.

The rest of the alternatives are incorrect because in the passage, according to Cugoano's book, he does not want a few people to be released but all slaves, while Sancho does mention God in his private letter.