Abolitionist Movement in America
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What is the primary objective of an abolitionist?

  • To advocate for the elimination of a practice (correct)
  • To gain political power
  • To advocate for the continuation of a practice
  • To promote the expansion of slavery
  • When did the significant abolitionist movement in America take place?

  • 1829-1850 (correct)
  • 1816
  • 1861-1865
  • 1600s
  • What was the impact of the abolitionist movement on the Civil War?

  • It resulted in the continuation of slavery
  • It had no significant impact on the Civil War
  • It brought about peace and reconciliation between the North and the South
  • It led to a political uprising and extended voting rights to Black male Americans (correct)
  • What action did the American Colonization Society propose in 1816?

    <p>Freeing slaves and returning them to Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What started the abolitionist movement in America?

    <p>The abolishment of slavery in Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What religious affiliations were not supportive of slavery practices?

    <p>Quakers and Baptists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the abolitionist paper 'The Liberator' in 1830?

    <p>William Lloyd Garrison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abolitionist urged President Lincoln to eliminate slavery in America?

    <p>Frederick Douglass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for using a militant approach to ending slavery?

    <p>Henry Highland Garnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abolitionist called for slaves to fight for their freedom in a pamphlet?

    <p>David Walker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous abolitionist woman wrote the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

    <p>Harriet Beecher Stowe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for assisting other slaves to acquire their freedom and for serving in the military?

    <p>Harriet Tubman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abolitionist woman urged black people to be hardworking and valuable in society to avoid exploitation from their enslavers?

    <p>Sojourner Truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who delivered the famous speech 'Ain't I a Woman' at a Women's Rights Convention in 1851?

    <p>Sojourner Truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abolitionist woman wrote a novel that indicated the evils of slavery and angered the Southern defenders of slavery?

    <p>Harriet Beecher Stowe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Abolitionist Movement in America

    • The primary objective of an abolitionist is to end slavery.

    Timeline of Abolitionist Movement

    • Significant abolitionist movement in America took place during the 19th century.

    Impact on the Civil War

    • The abolitionist movement had a significant impact on the American Civil War.

    American Colonization Society

    • In 1816, the American Colonization Society proposed the relocation of African Americans to Africa.

    Origins of the Abolitionist Movement

    • The abolitionist movement in America was started by a gradual shift in public opinion against slavery.

    Religious Opposition to Slavery

    • Quakers, Baptists, and some Methodists were religious denominations that opposed slavery practices.

    Notable Abolitionists

    • William Lloyd Garrison wrote the abolitionist paper 'The Liberator' in 1830.
    • Frederick Douglass urged President Lincoln to eliminate slavery in America.
    • John Brown was known for using a militant approach to ending slavery.
    • David Walker wrote a pamphlet calling for slaves to fight for their freedom.
    • Harriet Beecher Stowe, a famous abolitionist woman, wrote the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.
    • Harriet Tubman was known for assisting other slaves to acquire their freedom and serving in the military.
    • Sojourner Truth urged black people to be hardworking and valuable in society to avoid exploitation from their enslavers.
    • Sojourner Truth delivered the famous speech 'Ain't I a Woman' at a Women's Rights Convention in 1851.
    • Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a novel that indicated the evils of slavery and angered the Southern defenders of slavery.

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    Learn about the significant abolitionist movement in America during 1829-1850, which aimed to end slavery. Understand the beliefs and efforts of the abolitionists and their impact on American history.

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