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William Lloyd Garrison

William Lloyd Garrison. Background. Born December 10 th , 1805 Died May 24 th , 1879 Sold Lemonade and Candy as a child Perused a career as a writer as an adult. Career as a Reformer. He was the editor of an abolitionist paper called The Liberator.

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William Lloyd Garrison

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  1. William Lloyd Garrison

  2. Background • Born December 10th, 1805 • Died May 24th, 1879 • Sold Lemonade and Candy as a child • Perused a career as a writer as an adult.

  3. Career as a Reformer • He was the editor of an abolitionist paper called The Liberator. • In the first issue he called for the “immediate and uncompensated emancipation of the slaves.”

  4. Career cont. • Garrison founded the New England Anti- Slavery Society. • Helped in the anti-slavery movement in the United Kingdom • He was also a very stronger supporter of women’s rights • His beliefs spilt the Anti-Slavery Society into rival halves.

  5. After the Abolition • Worked more in the women’s suffrage movement, as well as continuing to fight so that African- American’s get complete civil equality rights. • Ended the run of The Liberator and resigned as president of the American Anti-Slavery Society.

  6. Legacy • Garrison was part of the leading charge to end slavery in the United States. • His actions helped shaped things like the Emancipation Proclamation • Still today, he is remembered for his headstrong personality and his commitment.

  7. Sources • http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4i2980.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lloyd_Garrison

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