Abolitionist: person who wants the immediate end of slavery. William Lloyd Garrison Frederick Douglass The Grimke Sisters How did they make slavery a major political issue?
Garrison and Douglass
Abolitionist: William Lloyd Garrison Gave speeches & published written materials Said slavery was sinful Blacks and whites supported him Helped found the American Anti-Slavery Society – goal was to end slavery 1831: first issue of The Liberator was published Anti-slavery newspaper in Boston Demanded that all slaves be freed immediately
Abolitionist: Frederick Douglass Former slave Traveled around the nation giving speeches about ending slavery Autobiography sold many copies and described slavery Joined the AASS as a lecturer on slavery Published The North Star – an anti-slavery newsletter Served as an adviser to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War Fought for the adoption of constitutional amendments that guaranteed voting rights and other civil liberties for blacks
Abolitionists: The Grimke Sisters Grew up on a plantation with slaves Attended meetings, raised money, signed petitions Angelina and Sarah Grimke were some of the few, brave women who spoke publicly Constantly shunned and scolded by the church and prominent citizens Also very involved in the Women’s Movement.
HOW DID THESE ABOLITIONISTS PUSH SLAVERY TO THE FOREFRONT OF POLITICAL ISSUES AT THE TIME?