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.

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

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 approach differ from Sancho’s approach?

Cugoano calls for people to take small steps to end slavery, while Sancho asks for bold moves.
Cugoano appeals to his audience personally, while Sancho appeals to the greater public.
Cugoano is more willing to wait than Sancho, who is calling for immediate action.
Cugoano has a much more authoritative tone than Sancho, who is respectful to Sterne.

Answer 1

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.

How does Cugoano approach the topic of slavery in this excerpt?

by praising the many good Christians who are slaveholders

by claiming that enslaved people will be freed when they become Christians

by describing people who need to be enlightened

by accusing supporters of slavery of being ignorant and immoral

Answer :by accusing supporters of slavery of being ignorant and immoral