1. The Movement to End Slavery

2. I. Abolition

3. 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 Problems a. b. c.

4. B. Colonization Movement 1.Some wanted to send the slaves back to Africa 2.The American Colonization Society a. Formed by Robert Finney b. Founded Monrovia in Liberia – 12,000 former slaves settled there 3.Possible Problems a. b. c.

5. II. Spreading the Abolitionist Message

6. A. American Anti-Slavery Society 1.Founded by William Lloyd Garrison 2.supported emancipation and equality 3.Split in the 1840’s over speed of emancipation and women’s rights

7. B. Other Abolitionists

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

9. 2. Sojourner Truth

10. 3.Fredrick Douglass a. Escaped from slavery b. Became a leader in the movement

11. III. The Underground Railroad

12. A. Escaping slavery 1.The Underground Railroad was a network of people that helped slaves escape 2.Conductors would hide fugitives in “stations”

14. B. Harriet Tubman 1.Escaped slavery in 1849 2.Helped more than 300 people escape 3.Made 19 trips 4.Called Moses by the slaves

15. IV. Opposition to Abolition

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

17. B.In the South they argued 1. Slavery was essential to the economy 2. African Americans would not be able to take care of themselves

18. C.House of Representatives passed a gag rule 1. Abolitionists petitions could not be discussed 2. violated the 1 st Amendment