This “confession” was taken down and later published by a white lawyer. What bearing, if any, should this fact have on the document’s authenticity? Do you believe these were Turner’s words? Why?

Ben's town is holding an election for mayor next month, and he is trying to decide which of the two candidates for mayor will get his vote. ben thinks that his town's air quality has decreased in recent years. because of this belief, what should ben look for when deciding on a candidate?