Abolitionist/Suffrage Movements

Abolitionist Those people that opposed and wanted to “abolish” slavery.

What were the main ideas expressed by the abolitionists? Most abolitionists demanded immediate freeing of slaves. Abolitionists believed that slavery was wrong. Abolition leaders included both men and women.

Abolitionists believed that slavery was wrong Morally wrong Cruel and inhumane A violation of the principles of democracy

Abolitionist leaders included both men and women. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad William Lloyd Garrison The Liberator Frederick Douglass The North Star

John Brown Abolitionist Involved in the Underground Railroad Moves to Kansas to support the anti- slavery cause Responds to violence by proslavery men by organizing the murder of 5 proslavery settlers: Pottowatomie Creek Massacre

John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry Planned a raid on a Federal arsenal Wanted to distribute weapons to slaves Didn’t happen: Brown and his men were mostly captured or killed within 36 hours Brown was ultimately hanged

Today’s Question Abraham Lincoln called Brown a “misguided fanatic.” Do YOU think John Brown was a “misguided fanatic?” Misguided: confused Fanatic: extremist

Suffrage Movement What were the main ideas expressed during the suffrage movement?

Supporters declared that “All men and WOMEN are created equal.” Supporters believed that women were deprived of basic rights. The movement was led by strong women who began their campaign before the Civil War and continued after the war had ended. What were the main ideas expressed during the suffrage movement?

Supporters believed that women were deprived of basic rights. Denied the right to vote Denied educational opportunities, especially higher education. Denied equal opportunities in business. Limited in rights to own property.

The movement was led by strong women... Isabel Sojourner Truth Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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