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Understanding Radical vs. Moderate Abolitionists

Learn about the differences between radical and moderate abolitionists in the movement to end slavery. Discover how figures like William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and David Walker approached abolitionism.

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Understanding Radical vs. Moderate Abolitionists

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  1. Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists • Do Now Question... • What is an “abolitionist”? • An abolitionist is someone that wants to abolish, or end, slavery • Abolitionism refers to the movement to end slavery

  2. Radicals... Want drastic change, quickly – all or nothing Willing to use violence if that gets the job done (sometimes) Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists • Moderates... • Willing to change things slowly – one step at a time • Prefer political methods to violence

  3. Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists • William Lloyd Garrison • Published The Liberator • Called for “immediate emancipation” - free all slaves immediately • Is he a radical or a moderate?

  4. Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists • Frederick Douglass • Published North Star • Wanted to use political methods (petitions, voting, laws) to abolish slavery • Is he a moderate or a radical?

  5. Radical vs Moderate Abolitionists • David Walker • Published Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World • Argued that slaves should fight for their freedom • Is he a moderate or a radical?

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