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    the Black Abolitionists and the White Abolitionists Movements Black and white abolitionists shared common assumptions about the evil of slavery, the "virtue of moral reform", and the certainty of human progress"(1). Schor, Garnet,1877, & Lanngston, 1989). This shared understanding provided "the basic for the interracial solidarity" and cooperation so vital in the crusade against slavery"(2). (Schor and Garnet, 1877). But blacks also brought a distinct perspective to the antislavery movement. Their

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    Black Abolitionists and the White Abolitionists Movements Black and white abolitionists shared common assumptions about the evil of slavery, the "virtue of moral reform", and the certainty of human progress"(1). Schor, Garnet,1877, & Lanngston, 1989). This shared understanding provided "the basic for the interracial solidarity" and cooperation so vital in the crusade against slavery"(2). (Schor and Garnet, 1877). But blacks also brought a distinct perspective to the antislavery movement. Their

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    Abolitionists were pivotal to the end of slavery within the United States of America. Some were simply outraged and appalled by the continued institution of slavery, and others were former slaves themselves that had wished to end the evil practice of slavery. One such Abolitionist, who is considered in my opinion and the opinion of many others, was Frederick Douglass. This famous former slave had managed to both mentally and physically escape slavery, while also managing to help many others become

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    American economy, but differed in volume by region. However, as the colonies declared their independence in 1776, a gradual anti-slavery movement began in the North as many formed negative opinions about the Southern “Peculiar Institution” of a slavery-based economy. Various issues and ideas from 1776 to 1852 caused this gradual Northern abolitionist movement: political intervention, economic inabilities and threats, social anxieties and intervention, and fundamental moral ideas respectively reflect

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    philosophies during the First Great Awakening, the group deeming slavery as immoral had increased to a considerable amount. Consequently, the movement to abolish slavery had pervaded in America, especially in the Northern colonies. However, this movement was divided into two similar yet distinct movements: the anti-slavery movement and the abolitionist movement. The initial philosophy that people who were opposed to slavery embraced after the First Great Awakening was the anti-slavery movement’s idea

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    The Abolitionist Movement changed the course of the nation. In addition to the eventual emancipation of slaves, it transformed the role of women in American History. During the Abolitionist Movement, it was thought that the duties of women were confined within the home (Boylan 363). While most women of the time agreed with this statement, there were many who did not. This change of attitude started during the Great Awakening (Baker 623). Eliza Wilkinson wrote, “I won’t have it thought that because

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    In the history of humans, few movements have wielded as much transformative power or sparked such profound shifts in societal norms as the Abolitionist Movement. This relentless crusade, fueled by a collective yearning for freedom and equality, not only dismantled the shackles of slavery but also laid the groundwork for the civil rights battles that would follow. The Abolitionist Movement was a powerful social and political force in the 19th century, and played a pivotal role in the fight against

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    The Abolitionist Movement sought to end slavery and the goal to immediately emancipate of all slaves and the end of racial discrimination and segregation. David Walker and Frederick Douglass were former slaves that were now part of the Anti-Slavery movement; white abolitionists that made an impact were John Brown and William Lloyd Garrison. There were three types of Abolitionist movement groups, pacifist/moralist, militant/multi-ethnic, and black militants/separatist; each had their own opinion on

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    Throughout 1849 to 1852, the abolitionist movement to end slavery grew in northern states with the goal to regulate slavery in southern confederate states. Social movements and groups formed to stop the westward expansion of slavery. An important short-lived political party in the United States active during that time was the Free Soil Party, which consisted of former anti-slavery members of the Whig Party and the Democratic Party. In “ Politics and Prejudice: The Free Soil Party and The Negro, 1849-1852

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    The Abolitionist Movement Essay Essay Author G. Ondi The novel The Book of Negroes, written by Lawrence Hill depicts the life of a female African named Aminata, and her rough journey while having to endure slavery. From childhood to adulthood, Aminata faces many tragedies and has many horrifying experiences. Aminata is chosen by members of the abolitionist movement to help their movement and she possesses unique features. Aminata however, does not believe that she would make

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