Aboilitionist Movement and Why It Was So Effective
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In the early years of this “Land of The Free”, not all of the individuals on American soil were actually free. This nation was built upon the laborious work and tears of African people. As time went on, these individuals began to fight against the struggle of their life as a slave in the 1800s. After slavery had reduced a great deal, a variety of leading figures began to work towards completely abolishing slavery. As the final analysis, the abolitionist movement after the middle of the 1800s came to be the most effective element to the nation as a whole. Before the Revolution in the United States, the nation saw antislavery movements beginning to happen. After slavery had been completely abolished in the Eastern hemisphere of the globe, citizens of America began to acknowledge that there had to be a change for the brutality that was occurring. With nearly all slavery removed in the North there came a group of Virginians with the mind set to stimulate the commencement of antislavery without interfering with property rights. This organized group called themselves the American Colonization Society (ACS), which formulated in 1817 and therefore, beginning the movement. The ACS wanted to resettle the slaves elsewhere and did so by repaying slave owners. An abundance amount of these funds given to the Society were received from private charities and several legislatures and were meant to provide the necessities for “colonizing” the freed slaves in another country. As time progressed, the ACS began to fail because of the obstacles they faced due to a lack in funding and even African American resistance. A handful of this Africans did not want to move to a land they were completely unfamiliar with. They realized that this movement was... ... middle of paper ... ...lliam Garrison was the first one to make the great impact that caused a domino effect leading to alliances ending all of slavery. From the American Antislavery Society to the first national convention with black abolitionists in 1830, this time period was the most important in advocating the end of the American wrong doings once and for all. In summation, one can analyze all the aspects which led to the freeing of all slaves and truthfully, every little element counted in supporting the end of slavery. From the small Virginian society to the great abolitionist leaders, William Garrison and Frederick Douglass, this nation has tried to be the nation of free and equal rights. As individuals foreshadowing our past we can now comprehend that every struggle and every fight of ending slavery has done none other than make us greater. Works Cited AMH 2010 Alan Brinkley
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the abolitionist movement after the middle of the 1800s became the most effective element to the nation.
- Explains how the american colonization society (acs) started the antislavery movement after slavery was abolished in the eastern hemisphere of the globe.
- Explains that abolitionist movements shared many of the same qualities as antislavery and abolitionism. william lloyd garrison promoted his goal to end slavery.
- Analyzes how the antislavery movement in the united states had not greatly influenced the nation as a whole. william garrison was the first one to make the domino effect leading to alliances ending all of slavery.
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- Narrates how garrison's outspoken stand in favor of immediate freedom of slaves made him unpopular with pro-slavery forces.
- Explains that garrison's anti-slavery activism didn't end with his newspaper. he founded the american anti-slavery society, which demanded immediate emancipation and racial equality.
- Explains how garrison's anti-slavery opinion of the united states constitution caused many of his white countrymen, fellow abolitionists, and former slave frederick douglass to alienate themselves from him and his organization.
- Opines that two self-made men as determined and proud as these would likely have clashed.
- Opines that in the crucible of movement politics and the charged atmosphere of american race relations, their ability to forge a decade-long working relationship is as noteworthy as their inability to sustain it for lifetime.
- Analyzes how douglass and garrison were at odds because they both published anti-slavery newspapers that often rivaled against each other. both were strong supporters of the rights of women and fighters for the emancipation of slaves.
- Explains that garrison resigned from the american anti-slavery society after the thirteenth amendment secured the formal abolition of slavery.
- Describes how garrison devoted his time and energy to the immediate abolition of slavery, women's rights, and temperance.
- Explains that garrison occupied a place as central in the history of the nineteenth century as that of dr. martin luther king, jr.
- Explains that william lloyd garrison was the most influential antebellum abolitionist and an influential american anti-slavery advocate.
- Explains that abolitionists opposed reparation of slaveholders and demanded full political rights for all african-americans, north and south.
- Explains that william lloyd garrison was the most prominent and spiteful of those abolitionists.
- Explains that garrison's speech, "address to the american colonization society," was one of the most important speeches of his career. he embraced the principles of colonization but rejected the gradualists notion of emancipation.
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- Describes how a man named jeb staggered out of the woods, looked about him, and plunged toward the river. he heard the baying of hounds and splashed up to his knees in the shallow stream.
- Opines that slavery was a terrible sore on our country for two hundred years. humane men were shocked, and they helped the negro.
- Explains that the name "underground railroad" came from a furious slaveholder whose slave disappeared after crossing the river.
- Explains that the quakers believed that slavery should be abolished. they were among the first whites to help the runaways.
- Explains that levi coffin, the "president" of the underground railroad, was a quaker based in southern indiana. he helped more than 3,000 slaves escape.
- Narrates how harriet tubman led slaves to freedom by building false walls, trapdoors, and sliding panels. other influential women played a role in the underground railroad and the fight for equality among blacks.
- Describes the many people, organizations, and events that helped with the underground railroad.
- Explains that the runaway line of escape ran its winding course through every state from alabama to the canadian border.
- Explains how the underground railroad was secret and confusing. messages were in code, such as passwords, secret words, and discreet signals.
- Narrates how the underground railroad's history, influential people, and journey inspired other slaves to take a chance to get their freedom.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how morgan eloquently articulates the past's justification with the norm of slavery in america.
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- Explains that harriet grew up in the home of dr. flint and was taught to read and write, which was rare for a slave because masters did not want their slaves becoming educated.
- Analyzes how dr. flint's desire for control and power partially fueled his behavior towards harriet and his other slaves.
- Explains that jacobs, harriet, incidents in the life of a slave girl, new york: penguin group, 2000.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that there were many movements in the united states to eliminate the dependency upon slavery for a strong southern economy before the american civil war.
- Explains that the british sent an embarrassment to their former colonial subject and felt the social pressure to comply with what became universally accepted as right. the british crown committed massive amounts of funds and military assets to ensure its success.
- Explains that they intend to explore the beginnings of the united states attempt to accomplish the same results but clearly show where difficulties lie within a society that is divided on the subject in more ways than one.
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- Explains that the colony must exist outside the reach of the continental united states, and the government would be required to provide infrastructure and military protection for a fledging colon.
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- Explains that the cotton gin was invented by eli whitney in response to the new lands being inhabited and the need for new technology. the fugitive slave law of 1850 was a piece of legislation put into action by southern slave owners.
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In this essay, the author
- Quotes fredrick douglas, leader of the abolitionists movement, who states, "right is of no sex-truth, is not of color-god is the father of all of us, and we are all brethren."
- Describes eli whitney's invention of the cotton gin, which allowed short-staple cotton to be grown all over georgia and other states in america.
- Explains that eli whitney was one of the leading causes for an enlargement in slaves, since the cotton gin produced so much cotton in a much quicker time. slavery became so large that even white plantation owners would steal from other owners
- Explains how slaves were mistreated on the plantation. they lived in homes made of straw and mud, and were judged on their appearance.
- Explains that being a free-slave wasn't as good as slaves thought. they faced being captured and brought back into slavery.
- Explains how slaves coped with the conditions on the plantation by minimizing their workload, breaking tools, pretending to be sick, or working at a slower pace while no one looked.
- Explains that the underground railroad was a secret network of blacks and whites who guided runaways north to safety.
- Explains that harriet tubman was one of the most famous conductors and assured that all slaves would make it to freedom without getting caught.
- Cites ashby, ruth, and hopkins, diana. "pathways to freedom. maryland and the underground railroad."
- Explains that knowledge is the pathway from slavery to freedom.
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- Analyzes how the colonial and post-colonial era gave the slaves courage, trust, and determination to carry out an ample amount of rebellions against the whites.
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- Explains how denmark vesey, a caribbean slave sold to the united states, won the lottery and purchased his freedom for $1500.
- Describes nat turner's life as an african-american slave who acted like an adult by studying how to read and write at an adolescent age.
- Describes how turner's revolt numbered more than 70 oppressed and free blacks. the rebels executed sixty white men, ladies and youngsters before turner and his detachment of slaves were crushed.
- Analyzes how nat turner led the slave rebellion on this day in 1831.
- Explains that "stono rebellion." wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains how slavery became common with the atlantic slave trade, and how colonists neglected to acknowledge the individuals they were oppressing at the same time.
- Explains that the preamble of the american constitution states, "form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."
- Opines that authoritative figures like the police and other enforcement agencies are not new concepts in relation to physical and emotional brutality of african american life.
- Analyzes how douglass' accounts of unjust punishments for individuals who killed slaves resemble some of the same sentiments when discussing police brutality today.
- Opines that killing a slave, or any colored person, in talbot county, maryland, is not treated as crime, either by the courts or the community.
- Analyzes how solomon northup's 12 years a slave conveyed the brutal conditions of blacks during the time of slavery.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the south's economic dependency on slavery clashing with northern attempts to abolish slavery created an environment no longer conducive to compromise.
- Explains that slavery was supported by most of the country's leaders in the early nineteenth century. with the louisiana purchase and the expeditions of lewis and clark, the expansionist ideals engulfed the thoughts of america.
- Analyzes how southern dependence on slavery is best illustrated by their justification for the treatment of african americans through legislature and amongst each other.
- Analyzes how southern culture shows the strength of the bond between slave owners and their money.
- Analyzes how the abolitionist movement took storm in the north, focusing on the idea that african americans were people, and deserved equal rights to white landowning males.
- Analyzes how the tension between the north and south was aggravated and brought to light through different depictions by northern artists.
- Analyzes how america's wars and compromises saw their end between the north and the south. abolitionist ideas scrapped the border states, while slavery and its economic justification stayed to themselves.
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