Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists Do Now Question... What is an “abolitionist”? An abolitionist is someone that wants to abolish, or end, slavery Abolitionism refers to the movement to end slavery

Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists Moderates... Willing to change things slowly – one step at a time Prefer political methods to violence Radicals... Want drastic change, quickly – all or nothing Willing to use violence if that gets the job done (sometimes)

Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison Published The Liberator Called for “immediate emancipation” - free all slaves immediately Is he a radical or a moderate?

Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists Frederick Douglass Published North Star Wanted to use political methods (petitions, voting, laws) to abolish slavery Is he a moderate or a radical?

Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists David Walker Published Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World Argued that slaves should fight for their freedom Is he a moderate or a radical?