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3. Today�s Vocabulary identify � point out or describe major � big or important abolition movement � organized effort to end slavery viewpoint � how someone sees or thinks about something

4. Check for Understanding What does it mean to identify? What was the abolition movement? What is a viewpoint?

5. Before the early 1830s, slavery was discussed calmly. Before the early 1830s, slavery was discussed calmly. Since slavery was banned in the North, most of the early abolitionists were southerners.Before the early 1830s, slavery was discussed calmly. Since slavery was banned in the North, most of the early abolitionists were southerners.

6. The first abolitionists were Quakers, who believed that all people had the same `spark of divinity,' making slavery immoral. The first abolitionists were Quakers. Quakers believed that all people had the same `spark of divinity,' making slavery immoral. Quakers were among the first to free their slaves. Some Quakers traveled the countryside urging slave-owners to free their slaves.The first abolitionists were Quakers. Quakers believed that all people had the same `spark of divinity,' making slavery immoral. Quakers were among the first to free their slaves. Some Quakers traveled the countryside urging slave-owners to free their slaves.

7. In the 1820s, Benjamin Lundy urged southerners to free their slaves, and for the nation to help free blacks move to Haiti, Canada or Texas (which was still part of Mexico). Lundy tried to use persuasion on slave-owners rather than attacks and condemnation.In the 1820s, Benjamin Lundy urged southerners to free their slaves, and for the nation to help free blacks move to Haiti, Canada or Texas (which was still part of Mexico). Lundy tried to use persuasion on slave-owners rather than attacks and condemnation.

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9. How did Benjamin Lundy work to end slavery? Published an antislavery newspaper Introduced an Constitutional amendment to abolish slavery Supported the colonization movement Published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery Tried to persuade slave-owners to free their slaves voluntarily

10. What did the abolitionist efforts of Quakers and Benjamin Lundy have in common? Both published antislavery newspapers. Both helped runaway slaves escape to the North. Both tried to persuade slave owners rather than use violence or insults. Both spoke out publicly in speeches against slavery.

11. Benjamin Banneker was a free black born in Maryland. A mathematician and astronomer, he published an almanac that rivaled Franklin's for accuracy. John Adams cited Banneker's achievements as proof that intelligence is not a factor of skin color. Benjamin Banneker was a free black born in Maryland. A mathematician and astronomer, he published an almanac that rivaled Franklin's for accuracy, and John Adams cited Banneker's achievements as proof that intelligence is not a factor of skin color.Benjamin Banneker was a free black born in Maryland. A mathematician and astronomer, he published an almanac that rivaled Franklin's for accuracy, and John Adams cited Banneker's achievements as proof that intelligence is not a factor of skin color.

12. Later in life, Banneker surveyed the District of Colombia and contributed to the design of the capital city. He corresponded with Washington, Jefferson and others about the evils of slavery. But because of the increasing profitability of cotton production, Banneker and the Quakers were not able to influence many slave-owners.Later in life, Banneker surveyed the District of Colombia and contributed to the design of the capital city. He corresponded with Washington, Jefferson and others about the evils of slavery. But because of the increasing profitability of cotton production, Banneker and the Quakers were not able to influence many slave-owners.

13. But because of the increasing profitability of cotton production, Banneker and the Quakers were not able to influence many slave-owners.

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15. How did Benjamin Banneker work to end slavery? Published an antislavery newspaper Introduced an Constitutional amendment to abolish slavery His accomplishments proved that blacks were not inferior to whites Published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery Wrote Washington and Jefferson about the evils of slavery

16. In the 1820s, a large anti-slavery movement emerged, supported by southerners and represented by organizations such as the American Colonization Society.In the 1820s, a large anti-slavery movement emerged, supported by southerners and represented by organizations such as the American Colonization Society.

17. While they opposed slavery, they also believed that blacks and whites could not live together in harmony. Therefore, while they urged slaveowners to free their slaves, they also raised money to pay for the transportation of free blacks to West Africa.While they opposed slavery, they also believed that blacks and whites could not live together in harmony. Therefore, while they urged slaveowners to free their slaves, they also raised money to pay for the transportation of free blacks to West Africa.

18. President James Monroe, Chief Justice John Marshall and House Speaker Henry Clay were supporters of the colonization movement. By 1860, nearly 11,000 blacks had gone to Liberia in West Africa, and helped found and build that country. But most blacks refused colonization, insisting that the U. S. was their home.By 1860, nearly 11,000 blacks had gone to Liberia in West Africa, and helped found and build that country. But most blacks refused colonization, insisting that the U. S. was their home.

19. For a time, even Southern slave-owners who rejected abolition often supported colonization of free blacks.

20. President James Monroe, Chief Justice John Marshall and House Speaker Henry Clay were supporters of the colonization movement. And even Southern slaveowners who rejected abolition often supported colonization of free blacks.President James Monroe, Chief Justice John Marshall and House Speaker Henry Clay were supporters of the colonization movement. And even Southern slaveowners who rejected abolition often supported colonization of free blacks.

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22. How did those who supported colonization work against slavery? Helped runaway slaves escape to freedom. Tried to demonstrate how blacks and whites could live side by side Tried to find highly intelligent African Americans to show that blacks were not inferior to whites Raised money to send freed slaves back to Africa

23. William Lloyd Garrison was one of the most uncompromising abolitionists of his day. He said slave-owners were evil and should not receive reimburse-ment for slaves freed by legislation. Abolition must be complete, immediate, and without compensation. William Lloyd Garrison was one of the most uncompromising abolitionists of his day. He was completely unwilling to compromise on slavery. Slaveowners were evil and should not receive reimbursement for slaves freed by legislation. Abolition must be complete, immediate, and without compensation.William Lloyd Garrison was one of the most uncompromising abolitionists of his day. He was completely unwilling to compromise on slavery. Slaveowners were evil and should not receive reimbursement for slaves freed by legislation. Abolition must be complete, immediate, and without compensation.

24. Garrison didn't care what other social or economic problems might be caused by immediate emancipation. His words were so extreme and so harsh that he alienated many people who might otherwise have supported his cause.Garrison didn't care what other social or economic problems might be caused by immediate emancipation. His words were so extreme and so harsh that he alienated many people who might otherwise have supported his cause.

25. In the South, Garrison was despised as one who encouraged slaves to revolt. Copies of his antislavery newspaper �The Liberator� were banned, and a $5,000 reward was offered to anyone who would capture Garrison and bring him to Georgia to stand trial.In the South, Garrison was despised as one who encouraged slaves to revolt. Copies of his antislavery newspaper �The Liberator� were banned, and a $5,000 reward was offered to anyone who would capture Garrison and bring him to Georgia to stand trial.

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28. 14. How did William Lloyd Garrison work to end slavery? Published an antislavery newspaper Introduced an Constitutional amendment to abolish slavery Supported the colonization movement Published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery Wrote Washington and Jefferson to urge their support for abolition

29. Elijah P. Lovejoy was another extreme abolitionist. He also spoke out against alcohol and Roman Catholicism, but it was his abolitionist views that angered his neighbors.Elijah P. Lovejoy was another extreme abolitionist. He also spoke out against alcohol and Roman Catholicism, but it was his abolitionist views that angered his neighbors.

30. An angry mob broke into his printing office in 1837. They dumped his printing press into the Mississippi River, burned his office, and murdered him.An angry mob broke into his printing office in 1837. They dumped his printing press into the Mississippi River, burned his office, and murdered him.

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32. How did Elijah P. Lovejoy work to end slavery? Published an antislavery newspaper Introduced an Constitutional amendment to abolish slavery Supported the colonization movement Published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery Tried to persuade slave-owners to free their slaves voluntarily

33. A more successful abolitionist was Theodore Dwight Weld. A more successful abolitionist was Theodore Dwight Weld. He tried to build a large antislavery movement by appealing to the consciences of Midwestern farmers and church groups.A more successful abolitionist was Theodore Dwight Weld. He tried to build a large antislavery movement by appealing to the consciences of Midwestern farmers and church groups.

34. Weld published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery under the title, �American Slavery As It Is.� Weld especially focused on southern accounts, in order to counter southern claims that slave abuse almost never occurred.Weld published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery under the title, �American Slavery As It Is.� Weld especially focused on southern accounts, in order to counter southern claims that slave abuse almost never occurred.

35. Weld was married to Angelina Grimke. She and her sister Sarah were from a slaveholding family in South Carolina, but had been converted to abolition by Quakers. Many conventional Americans were shocked by the idea of two women speaking out publicly against slavery.Weld was married to Angelina Grimke. She and her sister Sarah were from a slaveholding family in South Carolina, but had been converted to abolition by Quakers. Many conventional Americans were shocked by the idea of two women speaking out publicly against slavery.

36. Many conventional Americans were shocked by the idea of two women speaking out publicly on any subject.

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38. How did the Grimke sisters work to end slavery? Published an antislavery newspaper Supported the �gag rule� Opposed the colonization movement Published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery Made many public speeches against slavery

39. Former President John Quincy Adams fought the �gag rule� and supported Weld�s work. As a member of the House of Representatives, he read Weld�s antislavery petitions in Congress. He introduced a consti-tutional amendment to ban slavery throughout the United States.

40. Adams also took part in the Amistad case. African prisoners aboard the slave ship Amistad had rebelled, and seized the ship. Adams successfully argued their case in the U.S. Supreme Court. The Africans were granted their freedom and were allowed to return to Africa.

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42. 15. How did John Quincy Adams work against slavery in Congress? Introduced the �gag rule� Introduced an amendment to abolish slavery Defended the Amistad defendants Published a collection of newspaper articles detailing the horrors of slavery Read antislavery petitions in Congress

43. In the North, free blacks could become involved in the abolition movement. Some black abolitionists had once been slaves themselves, and could tell of slavery's horrors based on personal experience. In the North, free blacks could become involved in the abolition movement. Some black abolitionists had once been slaves themselves, and could tell of slavery's horrors based on personal experience.In the North, free blacks could become involved in the abolition movement. Some black abolitionists had once been slaves themselves, and could tell of slavery's horrors based on personal experience.

44. Two leading black abolitionists were Henry Highland Garnett and Frederick Douglass. As rivals for black abolitionist leadership, they also demonstrated the divisions within the movement.Two leading black abolitionists were Henry Highland Garnett and Frederick Douglass. As rivals for black abolitionist leadership, they also demonstrated the divisions within the movement.

45. Garnett was the more militant of the two, and as early as 1843 was calling for slaves to rise up against their owners and make themselves free.Garnett was the more militant of the two, and as early as 1843 was calling for slaves to rise up against their owners and make themselves free.

46. Garnett believed that any violence done by slaves in the act of freeing themselves was justified on the grounds of self defense. Garnett believed that any violence done by slaves in the act of freeing themselves was justified on the grounds of self defense. His stated believe was that it was better to die free than live as slaves.Garnett believed that any violence done by slaves in the act of freeing themselves was justified on the grounds of self defense. His stated believe was that it was better to die free than live as slaves.

47. Frederick Douglass was the best orator, black or white, in the movement. He had escaped slavery as a youth, taught himself to read and write, and published his Autobiography in 1845. He disagreed with Garnett on the role of violence in abolition, but not on the degradations of slavery.Frederick Douglass was the best orator, black or white, in the movement. He had escaped slavery as a youth, taught himself to read and write, and published his Autobiography in 1845. He disagreed with Garnett on the role of violence in abolition, but not on the degradations of slavery.

48. Frederick Douglass was the best orator, black or white, in the movement. He had escaped slavery as a youth, taught himself to read and write, and published his Autobiography in 1845. He disagreed with Garnett on the role of violence in abolition, but not on the degradations of slavery.Frederick Douglass was the best orator, black or white, in the movement. He had escaped slavery as a youth, taught himself to read and write, and published his Autobiography in 1845. He disagreed with Garnett on the role of violence in abolition, but not on the degradations of slavery.

49. He worked tirelessly with white politicians and social leaders throughout the 1840s and `50s, and beyond the Civil War. Until his death in 1895, Douglass spoke out on behalf of black equality, the rights of working people, and for the right of women to vote.He worked tirelessly with white politicians and social leaders throughout the 1840s and `50s, and beyond the Civil War. Until his death in 1895, Douglass spoke out on behalf of black equality, the rights of working people, and for the right of women to vote.

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51. 16. What were Frederick Douglass� contributions to the abolitionist movement? Published an autobiography about his life as a slave Encouraged slaves to rise up violently against their masters Made many public speeches against slavery Sponsored an antislavery amendment in Congress Published an antislavery newspaper

52. Black women such as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman also played major roles in the antislavery movement. Black women such as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman also played major roles in the antislavery movement.Black women such as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman also played major roles in the antislavery movement.

53. Isabella Baumfree had been born a slave, and changed her name to Sojourner Truth when she became free. Although she was illiterate, Truth stood six feet tall and was a powerful speaker who sometimes in her speeches used songs she had composed.Isabella Baumfree had been born a slave, and changed her name to Sojourner Truth when she became free. Although she was illiterate, Truth stood six feet tall and was a powerful speaker who sometimes in her speeches used songs she had composed.

54. Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland. She aided the movement by working as a `conductor' on the Underground Railroad, an informal network of abolitionists who hid runaway slaves fleeing to Canada.Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland. She aided the movement by working as a `conductor' on the Underground Railroad, an informal network of abolitionists who hid runaway slaves fleeing to Canada.

55. Some abolitionists helped slaves escape to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Nether a railroad nor underground Informal network of abolitionists who hid runaway slaves fleeing to Canada Traveled secretly from house to house Aided by �conductors� (sympathetic whites and free blacks) along the way

56. At the risk of her own freedom and safety, Tubman returned to slave states nineteen time to guide other blacks to freedom.At the risk of her own freedom and safety, Tubman returned to slave states nineteen time to guide other blacks to freedom.

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58. 17. How did Sojourner Truth fight for abolition? Published an autobiography about her life as a slave Worked on the Underground Railroad to help runaway slaves escape to freedom Encouraged slaves to rise up violently against their masters Made many public speeches against slavery Published an antislavery newspaper

59. 18. How did runaway slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad? Worked as laborers on trains until they could escape to a free state Dug tunnels for the railway as they waited for the right moment to escape Moved from house to house at night, working their way north Sneaked onto trains at night as their masters slept and fled to freedom

60. 19. How did Harriet Tubman fight against slavery? Read antislavery petitions in Congress Published an autobiography about her life as a slave Made many public speeches against slavery Worked on the Underground Railroad to help runaway slaves escape to freedom Published an antislavery newspaper