GRE Reading Comprehension: ETS-GRE阅读ETS - 40OOR80G1FY2163_7

Which one of the following best states Williams' view of the primary reason for Britain's abolition of the slave trade and the emancipation of slaves in its colonies? A. British populism appealed to people of varied classes, parties, and religions. B. Both capitalists and workers in Britain accepted the moral precepts of abolitionists. C. Forced labor in the colonies could not produce enough goods to satisfy British consumers. D. The operation of colonies based on forced labor was no longer economically advantageous. E. British workers became convinced that forced labor in the colonies prevented paid workers from receiving higher wages.