How did the public express their dislike for Garrison?
By ignoring him
By protesting
By burning him in effigy and erecting gallows
By banishing him
Answer
Garrison's newspaper The Liberator was an extremely controversial publication, and its editor was not well-liked by many. In addition to his work with the paper, Garrison was also an outspoken abolitionist, and his views on slavery were often met with anger and hostility. The public expressed their dislike for Garrison by burning him in effigy and erecting gallows in public places.
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