Essays on Abolitionism

Abolitionism was an anti-slavery movement that was advocating for the end of slavery among people of African origin. This was in accordance to the national value on personal freedom and the belief that all men were created equal. This institution was started at the colonial times but gained momentum during the early 19th century as the victims of slavery and its critics hardened their views on its eradication and took a firm stand from gradualism (Bruce & Foner, 1992). The abolition movement grew and became formally organized became a threat to the Northern mill owners and the southern planters. The

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Abolitionism is a movement towards bringing to an end slavery of any kind both formal and informal. In the Western countries, abolitionism stopped the African slave trade and ensured those already in slavery were freed. This movement gained much support from countries or economies with high concern for human rights and the need to establish equality based society (Eisenstark & Weber, 2010). Although the movement (abolitionism) received resistance from some countries and leaders in the western region, who felt slavery formed part of their growth based on the cheap obtained from the slaves. However, this movement was a positive move

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- The Compromise of 1850
- Texas becomes a Southern State and the Mexican War ends.
- Popular sovereignty is approved by Congress.
- Slavery is the major cause of tension between the two sides.
- Abolitionists begin war against slavery.
- The Fugitive Slave Act angers the Northern states.
- Abolitionists use the “Underground Railroad” to help slaves escape.
- The release of Uncle Tom’s Cabin causes more tension between the two regions.
- Congress approves The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854.
- The Republican Party is formed.

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According to Stanley (1), Christian humanitarianism, the resistance by the black people to enslavement, economic change, as well as intellectual developments are the main factors that led to the rise of the Abolitionist movements in the European countries—particularly Great Britain- as well as in the colonial Americas. Of these factors, the black’s resistance was considered the most important factor. Ever since the 1500s Africans as well as persons of African descent had tried to liberate themselves from slavery using force. The objective of this movement was the immediate liberation of every slaves as well as the termination

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Written by Harrold Stanley, American Abolitionists is a book that scrutinizes the movement of abolishing slavery in the United States. It examines the movement from its origin in the 18th century in the course of the Civil War and the elimination of slavery in 1856. American Abolitionists book focuses on the American Abolitionists who struggled to end slavery and advocated for equal rights for all African Americans in the United States. Harrold mainly focuses his book on the abolitionist movement and the effect of slaves on its expansion. The book uncovers how abolitionist fought for the end of slavery

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Benjamin Drew was a white Abolitionist from Boston, who traveled to the Ontario region in Canada and interviewed and registered the stories of slaves, who escaped to Canada from America. His interviews were done during the 1850s, and the compilation of these hand-written interviews was first published in the year 1856. His works is the only major and reliable source of historical accounts of the plight of slaves who took refuge in Canada, and thus it gains an important spot in the black American history.
His work was in response to the crisis that befell on the

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Summary (Chapters 17 to 32) of The American Fugitive in Europe

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William Wells Brown, an African-American who was a former slave-turned one of the most prominent advocates of abolitionism in the United States (US), narrated his experiences on his travel to Europe in his book The American Fugitive in Europe. Wells Brown described himself as a fugitive over his fears that he might face arrest due to the implementation of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which immediately came into effect shortly after he embarked on a trip to the United Kingdom (UK). A lecturer promoting abolitionism, Wells Brown noted how he encountered staunch oppositions coming from those who

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Summary (Chapters 1 to 16) of The American Fugitive in Europe

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The American Fugitive in Europe is a presentation of the accounts of American abolitionist William Wells Brown on his experiences in travelling to Europe. An emancipated slave, Wells Brown has become notable for his anti-slavery lectures and known to be one of the most influential abolitionists of his time. The departure of Wells Brown from the United States (US) to the United Kingdom (UK) in 1849 came as a circumstance for him to spread his lectures abroad. Yet, the prolonged stay of Wells Brown abroad came resulting from his sudden label as a fugitive. Wells Brown thus wrote

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1831 passes out as a significant year in the abolitionist movement for the litany of activities that started across the United States that would eventually culminate in the Civil War and the consequential proclamation of independence by Lincoln in the later years. However, the most significant event could arguably be the onset of abolitionist literature which were produced in the North and spread even to the South where slavery had taken significant root. This literature was facilitated by the establishment of two main newspapers, the Genius of Universal Emancipation and the Liberator. The latter was established and published in

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The African-American slavery history can be traced through different visual and literary artworks made by different artists of the 19th and early 20th century.
As a form of revolt, African-Americans who were victims of prejudice, discrimination, and slavery showcased their talents and created different masterpieces of art that depicted their loud cry for liberty which contributed greatly to the movement towards their freedom. White abolitionists wrote speeches to refute the belief that Black Americans could not learn basic literary and make decisions on their own. African-American abolitionists also started to write and spoke about the freedom and emancipation of

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Frederick Douglass

- Describe Frederick Douglass' early childhood. What kind of relationship did he have with his mother? Who was his father? Why did Douglass believe that slaves of mixed parentage suffer[ed] greater hardships than other slaves? Provide specific details that support your response.
According to Frederick Douglass’ own account, he had no authentic record of his age. For him, it was his source of dissatisfaction not to have learned how old he really was (that is, just like most of the slaves his age or older). According to him, it is improper and impertinent for a slave like him

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Historians affirm that Thomas Garrett is one of the prominent personalities who took an active role in the development of Underground Railroad. He was born on 21 August 1790 at Upper Darby Pennsylvania and died on 25 January 1817. Throughout his lifetime and career as a stationmaster, Thomas worked as an abolitionist and helped more than three thousand slaves escape; an idea that compelled others credit him as Delaware greatest savior (Heinrichs, 56).
The venture of helping slaves originated from his up bring as White Quaker son, where he learnt to help and assist runway slaves. His family owned

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Identify and explain how the North and South came to create different definitions of freedom and democracy prior to the Civil War.
The United States has always been a melting pot of sorts, a country with different viewpoints and aspects. None have been so different than the country’s views on slavery. Foner’s book focuses on the intrinsic differences between North and South on this issue with the North being particularly harsh in their abolitionist views whilst the South were not ready to budge on this issue. The socio political implications of these times also demonstrate that the

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In the early 19th century, slavery was a major component of the American Lifestyles. During this period, America was rapidly evolving from a largely agriculture dependant region to a world industrial power. This major shift required an immense amount of labor that was to be provided by the blacks through slavery. However, despite the thirst for laborers to work in the plantations and other sectors of the economy, the Northern states had already abolished slavery by the year 1820. Many people were of the thought that slavery was to gradually fade away of its own accord. This had happened

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