Charles Knowlton was frequently prosecuted because he
A) practiced witchcraft.
B) wrote a descriptive book describing feminine hygiene which violated obscenity laws.
C) helped women suffragists vote in places where it was illegal.
D) claimed Christianity was a hoax and slandered leading ministers.
E) employed violent tactics in demanding the end of slavery.

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Charles Knowlton was prosecuted for writing "Fruits of Philosophy," a book on birth control and feminine hygiene, which was considered a violation of obscenity laws at the time.

Charles Knowlton Was Frequently Prosecuted Because He