Which of the following was a central goal of the American Colonization Society founded in 1817?
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Correct answer: The gradual emancipation of slaves and their resettlement in Africa
The American Colonization Society advocated for gradual abolition and the migration of free Black Americans to Liberia. This approach was often criticized by later radical abolitionists who demanded immediate equality and rejected the idea of forced removal.
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