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1 Abolitionist/Suffrage Movements

2 Abolitionist Those people that opposed and wanted to “abolish” slavery.

3 Most abolitionists demanded immediate freeing of slaves. Abolitionists believed that slavery was wrong. Abolition leaders included both men and women. What were the main ideas expressed by the abolitionists?

4 Morally wrong Cruel and inhumane A violation of the principles of democracy Abolitionists believed that slavery was wrong

5 Harriet Tubman William Lloyd Garrison Frederick Douglass Abolitionist leaders included both men and women.

6 What were the main ideas expressed during the suffrage movement? Suffrage Movement

7 Supporters declared that “All men and WOMEN are created equal.” Supporters believed that women were deprived of basic rights. The movement was led by strong women who began their campaign before the Civil War and continued after the war had ended. What were the main ideas expressed during the suffrage movement?

8 Denied the right to vote Denied educational opportunities, especially higher education. Denied equal opportunities in business. Limited in rights to own property. Supporters believed that women were deprived of basic rights.

9 Isabel Sojourner Truth Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton The movement was led by strong women...


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