1. The Abolitionist Movement

2. Gradualism Slowly end of slavery Pros Cons No new slaves, Phase out
Compensate (pay) slave owner
Pros
End slavery, keep South from starting war, give South economy time to adjust
Cons
Expensive, Slow, Where would slaves go?, South might start war

3. Colonization American Colonization Society
Move slaves to Liberia, Africa
Pro
End slavery, Slave wouldn’t deal with racism,
Cons
Expensive, who would replace slaves?, Southern economy could collapse, slaves didn’t want to go, South start war

4. Abolitionism Free slaves immediately Pro Con
Not gradually and with no compensation
Pro
End slavery, Cheap, Quick
Con
South could start war, economy could collapse, where would slaves go?,

5. The Response to Abolitionists
Reaction in the North
Disapproved of slavery, but fear abolitionists
Threat to economy
Led to war with North and South
Threat to social order
Take jobs from whites

6. The Response to Abolitionists
Reaction in the South
Caused them to more strongly defend institution
Blame rebellions on Abolitionist papers
Demand abolitionism papers stop or they would leave union
House of Rep. issue suppress all petitions

7. Results of Abolitionists
Before Civil War movement still very small
Movement reminder of how much issue dividing the country.