The abolitionist movement reached its peak between 1830 and 1860. During this period, abolitionists, those who "insisted slavery undermined the freedom, righteousness, order, and prosperity of all society" (McInerney, 8) sought to identify, denounce and abolish this cruel institution using their rights of free speech and free press. With free press and free speech "abolitionists depicted slavery as raw, aggressive power carrying in it's wake the seeds of political, social, economic, and moral dislocation" (McInerney, 18). In other words, the evils of slavery were expressed by abolitionists in an attempt to convince American society that slavery was not only morally wrong, but it also went against the goal of the republic, which was liberty and equality for all. At least initially, abolitionists relied on moral suasion to persuade individual slaveholders to free their slaves rather than on the coercive power of government. In the mid-1830s, abolitionist societies attempted to flood the South with antislavery Propaganda, sent through the mails, only to be blunted by southern state laws and local pressure that forced southern postmasters to destroy these materials rather than distribute them.
Abolitionists also insisted that blacks were the equals of whites, that racism also required instant extirpation, and that freed slaves must be incorporated into American society as white's social and political equals.
Abolitionists wanted to eliminate slavery and ensure equal rights for all individuals. They believed in the inherent dignity and freedom of all people, regardless of race, and advocated for the immediate emancipation of slaves. Abolitionists also fought for equal access to education, employment, and legal protection for former slaves.
No, abolitionists were individuals who advocated for the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved individuals. They were not hired to watch over slaves; rather, they worked to end the institution of slavery and promote freedom and equality for all.
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Black slaves wanted to come to Canada to seek freedom and escape slavery. Canada offered a safer haven for former slaves as it had abolished slavery earlier than the United States. Additionally, Canada had a growing abolitionist movement and provided opportunities for black individuals to establish communities and build a better life for themselves.
Northerners did not like the Fugitive Slave Act because it required them to assist in the capture and return of runaway slaves, going against their beliefs in anti-slavery. It also denied fugitive slaves the right to a fair trial, leading to widespread opposition and aiding the growth of the abolitionist movement.
William Wells Brown helped slaves escape by using his position as a lecturer and writer to spread abolitionist ideas, as well as working closely with the Underground Railroad to assist slaves in their journey to freedom. He also used his writing to draw attention to the issues of slavery and encourage others to take action in supporting the abolitionist cause.
He wanted to be an abolitionists because he was exposed to slavery when he was born and wanted slaves to be free
The Abolitionists wanted all the slaves to be freed, and slavery to be outlawed.
the Southern planters thought that slavery shouldn't be ended for they needed the slaves for their crops
they wanted the slaves to hear about it a rebel with them, ironiclly the person leading the army was grant i always find that funny
No, and most abolitionists were white, because most blacks were slaves. Some blacks might have contributed by doing stuff as an abolitionist, but an abolitionist did not have to be a slave. (More appropreatly slaves couldent, only freed slaves could do anything)
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Levi Coffin wanted to free slaves because he believed in the immorality of slavery and wanted to help those seeking freedom. He was dedicated to the abolitionist cause and worked actively to assist escaping slaves on the Underground Railroad.
they wrote speeches and artikles
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Freed slaves abolitionist lawyer fought against slave trade.
Lincoln did not like slavery and wanted to end the practice eventually but he was not an abolitionist. He respected the Constitutional right to own slaves.
No, an abolitionist was someone who wanted to abolish, or get rid of, slavery.