New Abolishonists Many people wanted to see the end to slavery in the North and South. Gradualism – Slavery ends over a period of time…not immediately.

Colonization American Colonization Society (ACS) – Back to Africa Movement American Colonization Society (ACS) – Back to Africa Movement ACS bought land in West Africa – Liberia, capital city of Monrovia. ACS bought land in West Africa – Liberia, capital city of Monrovia. Only about 12,000 moved to Africa. Only about 12,000 moved to Africa.

Abolitionism Abolition – End slavery now…immediately. William Lloyd Garrison made it more widespread…. non- violent.

William L. Garrison Emancipation – the freeing of the slaves. Emancipation – the freeing of the slaves. Founded the American Anti-Slavery Society – by 1838 there were 250,000 members. Founded the American Anti-Slavery Society – by 1838 there were 250,000 members.

Other Abolitionists. Frederick Douglas – runaway slave who began publishing works and started his own newspaper – The North Star.

Sojourner Truth Freed slave when New York freed their remaining slaves in 1827 – 40 years old. Freed slave when New York freed their remaining slaves in 1827 – 40 years old. Great speaker and was able to tell the horrors and sorrows of slaves and slaveholders. Great speaker and was able to tell the horrors and sorrows of slaves and slaveholders.

The North Reaction Reverend Elijah Lovejoy was killed protecting his printing press, speakers were attacked….afraid emancipation would lead to WAR!

Southern Reaction Many also argued that slaves liked the bond with their slaveholder. Many also argued that slaves liked the bond with their slaveholder. Liberator and The North Star banned in the South – rebellion possible Liberator and The North Star banned in the South – rebellion possible