1. Marching toward Freedom Abolitionists & the Arguments for Freedom

2. After the War of 1812 North moved toward manufacturing and away from slavery South remained committed to agriculture and slave labor This created a form of “SECTIONALISM” within the country Westward expansion increased the conflict

3. First White “Abolitionists” Abolish – To end the observance or effect of; to destroy Abolitionist – Someone seeking to end or destroy slavery

4. The Fighters Quakers, aka, Society of Friends – 1 st WHITE people in the country to organize against slavery Pennsylvania Abolition Society (PAS) – Started before Revolutionary War. Ben Franklin served as president of the Society New York Manumission Society – Ended slavery in New York state

5. The Fighters (Cont’d) New England Anti-Slavery Society – Prominent white abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison helped build this group. Goals were to abolish slavery and secure civil rights American Anti-Slavery Society – Established in Philadelphia in 1833 & led by William Lloyd Garrison. Same goal as New England’s Society

6. Popularity of Abolitionists Though few in number, they weren’t considered uncommon. After Nat Turner’s Rebellion all abolitionist activity came under fire & even the suspicion of abolitionist activity came under heavy fire