Abolitionist: | The were people who fought against or who were opposed to slavery. But just because they opposed slavery did not mean they wanted Black people to roam the streets. |
Harriet Bleacher Stowe
She was famous for the book Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Harriet Tubman
She helped in the creation of the Underground rail road which helped slaves escape to freedom.
William Lloyd Garrison
Published the abolitionist newspaper, “The Liberator”.
Fredrick Douglas
Escaped slave, author, abolitionist, speaker, supporter of equal rights for all.
Sarah and Angelina Grimke
Fought alongside Theodore Weld to abolish slavery and were devoted to racial and gender equality.
Sojourner Truth
Impressive speaker against slavery and for women’s rights.
Gave the famous “Ain't I a Woman?” speech at an Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.
Gave the famous “Ain't I a Woman?” speech at an Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio.
John Brown
John Brown was considered a saint to some, a madman to others, especially Southerners. Some Northerners thought he went too far. Brown was an abolitionist who advocated armed revolt to end slavery. Led Pottawatomie Massacre in 1856 in “Bleeding Kansas” where pro and anti-slavery forces faced. Attempted to arm slaves by raiding a federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, inciting a slave rebellion.