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U.S. Marshals branded Jonathan Walker's hand with "SS." Why did slavery opponents say this meant "slavery savior"?

A. Jonathan Walker was a sea captain who helped resistance efforts by transporting escaped slaves to freedom.
B. Jonathan Walker was a Baptist minister who was an important part of the Underground Railroad used by slaves to escape.
C. Jonathan Walker published essays in a public newspaper the denounced slavery, and many believed he saved the lives of runaways slaves.
D. Jonathan Walker was a powerful speaker and helped create the Anti-Slavery Society while he was a Methodist minister in Florida.

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The answer is A

Walker was found guilty of “slave stealing.” He was a ship captain who transported slaves to freedom, /admirers said the brand on his hand, “S S “stood for “slave savior.”

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A. Is your answer hope that helped
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