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Westward Expansion: Abolition and Suffrage. SOL USI.8d: The student will demonstrate knowledge of westward expansion and reform in America from 1801 to 1861 by: d) identifying the main ideas of the abolitionist and suffrage movements. Abolitionist Movement.
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Westward Expansion: Abolition and Suffrage SOL USI.8d: The student will demonstrate knowledge of westward expansion and reform in America from 1801 to 1861 by: d) identifying the main ideas of the abolitionist and suffrage movements
Abolitionist Movement A. The abolitionists worked to end SLAVERY. Most abolitionists demanded immediate FREEING of the slaves.
Abolitionist Movement: Beliefs Believed Slavery was • Morally wrong • Cruel and INHUMANE • A violation of the principles (ideas) of DEMOCRACY
Abolitionist Leaders: Harriet Tubman Led hundreds of enslaved African Americans to freedom along the UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Abolitionist Leaders: William Lloyd Garrison Wrote THE LIBERATOR and worked for the immediate emancipation (freeing) of all enslaved African Americans
Abolitionist Leaders: Frederick Douglass Wrote the NORTH STAR and worked for the rights to better the lives of African Americans and women.
Abolitionist Movement: Leaders JOHN BROWN John Brown led a raid at Harper’s Ferry to encourage the liberation movement of African Americans
Suffrage Movement B. The suffrage movement helped WOMEN gain equal rights. Supporters declared: “All men and women are created equal”
Suffrage Movement: Beliefs Believed that women were deprived of basic rights: • Denied the right to VOTE • Denied the educational opportunities, especially higher education • Denied equal opportunities in BUSINESS • Limited rights to own PROPERTY
Suffrage Movement Leaders • The movement was led by strong women who began their campaign before the CIVIL WAR and continued after the war ended
Suffrage Movement Leaders: Isabel Sojourner Truth A former enslaved African American who was a nationally known advocate (supporter) for equality and JUSTICE
Suffrage Movement Leaders: Susan B. Anthony Was an advocate to gain VOTING rights for women and equal rights for all.
Suffrage MovementLeaders: Elizabeth Cady Stanton Played a leadership role in the women’s rights MOVEMENT Her personal “Declaration of Sentiments” is often credited for initiating the first suffrage movements in the country.
