The Movement to End Slavery

I. Abolition

A. Ending Slavery

1.In the 1830’s a movement formed seeking abolition – an end of slavery

2.Some wanted emancipation – to free the slaves

3.Possible Problemsa. b.c.

B. Colonization Movement

1. Some wanted to send the slaves back to Africa

2. The American Colonization Societya. Formed by Robert Finney b. Founded Monrovia in Liberia – 12,000 former slaves settled there

3. Possible Problemsa.b.c.

II. Spreading the Abolitionist Message

A. American Anti-Slavery

Society1. Founded by William

Lloyd Garrison2. supported

emancipation and equality

3. Split in the 1840’s over speed of emancipation and women’s rights

B. Other Abolitionists

1. Angelina and Sarah Grimke – came from a slave holding family in South Carolina

2. Sojourner Truth

3. Fredrick Douglassa. Escaped from slaveryb. Became a leader in the movement

III. The Underground Railroad

A. Escaping slavery

1. The Underground Railroad was a network of people that helped slaves escape

2. Conductors would hide fugitives in “stations”

B. Harriet Tubman

1. Escaped slavery in 18492. Helped more than 300

people escape3. Made 19 trips4. Called Moses by the

slaves

IV. Opposition to Abolition

A. In the North they feared slaves would come North and take jobs

B. In the South they argued1. Slavery was essential to the economy2. African Americans would not be able to take care of themselves

C. House of Representatives passed a gag rule1. Abolitionists petitions could not be discussed2. violated the 1st Amendment