baptists, quakers, methodists/weslians, moravians
a religious group
The Mennonites were the first religious group to openly oppose slavery. Owning slaves was completely forbidden in this Christian community.
quakers
The Quakers strongly supported the abolition of slavery and founded the world's first anti-slavery society in 1775. They were a religious group known for their beliefs in social justice and equality, which led them to actively campaign against the institution of slavery.
The first group in the American colonies to formally oppose slavery were the Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends. In the late 17th century, they began to advocate for the abolition of slavery, emphasizing the equality of all individuals and the moral implications of enslavement. Their opposition laid the groundwork for future abolitionist movements in America.
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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.
The abolitionists were a group who fought against slavery.
Quakers were a religious group that played a significant role in the start of the Abolitionist Movement. Their beliefs in equality and nonviolence led them to actively campaign against slavery and advocate for its abolition in the United States.
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 Quakers were the first group to publicly criticize 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.