Opposition to Slavery: The Emergence of Abolitionist Movements in Early America
The movement to end slavery in America was deeply polarizing, contributing to the Civil War. Many opposed slavery but were uncertain about how to combat it, with some advocating for gradualism—calling for a slow end to the institution. Organizations like the American Colonization Society sought to resettle African Americans in Liberia, seen as unrealistic due to cost and attachment to the homeland. Figures like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass spearheaded the abolitionist cause, publishing influential materials like "The Liberator" and "North Star." Despite their efforts, severe opposition existed from both the North and South, fearing societal disruption and economic consequences.
Opposition to Slavery: The Emergence of Abolitionist Movements in Early America
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Early Opposition to Slavery • The movement to end slavery was very polarizing and contributed to the ____ ____. • Civil War • Many opposed slavery but not sure how to end it. Some supported an approach called _____, a call for the gradual end to slavery. • Gradualism
Early Opposition to Slavery • The society that pushed for African Americans to be sent back to Africa was the ____ _____ _____. • American Colonization Society • This nation in West Africa eventually became the country named ______. • Liberia • Why is colonization not a realistic solution to slavery? • Cost was high, and AA regarded America as their homeland.
The New Abolitionists • _____ is the idea that enslaved Africans should be freed immediately. • Abolition • The development of a large national abolitionist movement was largely due to the work of _____ ______ _____. • William Lloyd Garrison • The anti-slavery newspaper that he founded was called the ______. • Liberator
The New Abolitionists • This newspaper advocated for _______, or the freeing of all enslaved people. • Emancipation • Garrison is also able to found the ____ ____ ____ in 1833. • American Antislavery Society
The New Abolitionists • The most prominent free African American was ______ _____. • Frederick Douglass • He published his own antislavery newspaper called the ____ ____. • North Star • Another important African American female abolitionist was ____ ____. • Sojourner Truth
The Response to Abolitionism • Many northerners, even those who disapproved of slavery, opposed extreme abolitionism, viewing it as a threat to the existing social system. (T or F) • True • Many thought it would cause conflict between the ___ and the ____. • North; South • Many also thought in the North that it would kill the southern economy which would then hurt the northern economy as well.
The Response to Abolitionism • Most _____ believed that slavery was vital to their economy and were therefore against abolition. • South – Some defended slavery in the south by saying that slaves did not want to be freed because they benefited from their relationship with the slaveholder.
The Response to Abolitionism • In 1831 ____ ____ led a revolt by enslaved people that killed more than 50 Virginians. • Nat Turner • What was northern reaction to the abolitionist movement?
