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Who were the first religious group to speak out against slavery?
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∙ 12y ago
baptists, quakers, methodists/weslians, moravians
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∙ 13y ago
The Quakers were among the first religious groups to speak out against slavery in the United States. They actively campaigned against the institution of slavery and were instrumental in the abolitionist movement.
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The earliest known protest against slavery came from?
a religious group
What was the first religious group to condemn slavery?
The Mennonites were the first religious group to openly oppose slavery. Owning slaves was completely forbidden in this Christian community.
What was the first religious group to form an anti slavery society?
quakers
What was the first group of people to speak out against slavery?
quakers :} im pretty sure
Which religious group worked to end slavery?
Various religious groups throughout history have worked to end slavery, including Quakers, Methodists, and Christian abolitionists. These groups were motivated by their belief in the inherent value and equality of all people before their faith. Their advocacy and actions played a significant role in the abolitionist movements around the world.
What religious group in North America led the attack on slavery?
The Quakers helped to lead the fight to end slavery. They were the first religious group to question the morality of slavery. They were instrumental in the successful operation of the 'Underground Railroad" that helped slaves escape to the northern state and then to Canada. You can read more about this interesting and egalitarian group at the related link.
What party was Formed to fight slavery?
The abolitionists were a group who fought against slavery.
Who was the group of persons to speak out against slavery?
The most prominent group of people that spoke out against slavery were the antebellum group that was termed anti slavery abolitionists. They were very outspoken and received allot of attention in the newspapers of the day.
The first group of colonist to publicly criticize slavery were?
The Quakers were the first group to publicly criticize slavery.
Who was the first group to take a public stand against slavery?
The first public stand against slavery in the Americas was in 1688 by the Quakers in Germantown, PA. They argued from the Golden Rule and from the principle against stealing, stealing other humans. The document was rediscovered twice, in 1844 and in 2005.
What group was first to formally protest slavery?
Many groups and individuals have protested against slavery throughout history. The first is likely to have been the slaves themselves. None have been successful in eradicating it.
Which group took a public stand against slavery as early as 1688?
Quakers
