1. Bellringer
How do you think abolitionists were treated by those who supported slavery?

2. Slavery and Abolition Abolitionists speak out
Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison alienates many whites with his radical views
Most free blacks are denied the opportunity to rise above the limitations imposed by white society
Escaped slave Frederick Douglass becomes the voice in the abolitionist movement

3. Slavery and Abolition Life under slavery
Urban slaves are often given more freedom and better jobs than rural slaves who toil long hours
Nat Turner leads a bloody slave revolt which results in the deaths of many blacks and whites

4. Slavery and Abolition Slave owners oppose abolition
In Virginia a proposal to abolish slavery is defeated, ending the debate on the issue in the South
Fearing more slave revolts, Southern states impose harsh regulations on free and enslaved blacks
Southern congressmen use the “gag rule” to prevent debate on the slavery issue

5. Class work
Complete workbook exercise on page 34 for your notes

6. Homework Read Chapter 8, Section 3
Complete Section 3 assessment on page 239