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Reformers: Abolitionists and Suffragettes

Reformers: Abolitionists and Suffragettes. Ms. Moses. Vocabulary. Inhumane Violation Emancipation Orator Suffrage Deprive. Abolitionists. Believe that slavery is WRONG because… It is morally wrong, Cruel and inhumane, And a violation of the principles of Democracy.

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Reformers: Abolitionists and Suffragettes

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  1. Reformers: Abolitionists and Suffragettes Ms. Moses

  2. Vocabulary • Inhumane • Violation • Emancipation • Orator • Suffrage • Deprive

  3. Abolitionists • Believe that slavery is WRONG because… • It is morally wrong, • Cruel and inhumane, • And a violation of the principles of Democracy.

  4. Famous Abolitionists: Harriet Tubman • Escaped slavery and immediately returned to help her family leave. • Kept returning to help slaves. • She helped thousands of slaves escape along the underground railroad.

  5. Famous Abolitionists: William Lloyd Garrison • Very religious white man. • Worked for the Emancipation of all African Americans. • Wrote The Liberator, an abolitionist newspaper. • Pro-slavery groups destroyed his press and burned his house– but he didn’t change his mind.

  6. Famous Abolitionists: Frederick Douglass • Escaped slave who was a fantastic orator. • Wrote the North Star Newspaper. • Worked to improve the lives of all African Americans. • Over 6 feet tall– very impressive!

  7. Women’s Suffrage • Famously said “All Men and Women are Created Equal.” Where do you recognize this quote from? • Believe that women were deprived of basic rights. • Such as… • The right to vote (suffrage) • Education • Equal opportunities in business. • Property.

  8. Famous Suffragettes: Isabella (Sojourner) Truth • Former slave. • Began giving speeches as an abolitionist, but began fighting for suffrage for women, too. • Nationally known as someone who fought for justice and equality.

  9. Famous Suffragettes: Susan B. Anthony • Advocate for equal voting rights. • Was a very good speaker. • Great friends with Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

  10. Famous Suffragettes: Elizabeth Cady Stanton • Was a huge leader in the movement. • Had great writing skills, but wasn’t a good speaker. • Worked well with Susan B. Anthony.

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