Post on 03-Jan-2016
A. Ending Slavery
1.In the 1830’s a movement formed seeking abolition – an end of slavery
2.Some wanted emancipation – to free the slaves
3.Possible Problemsa. b.c.
B. Colonization Movement
1. Some wanted to send the slaves back to Africa
2. The American Colonization Societya. Formed by Robert Finney b. Founded Monrovia in Liberia – 12,000 former slaves settled there
3. Possible Problemsa.b.c.
A. American Anti-Slavery
Society1. Founded by William
Lloyd Garrison2. supported
emancipation and equality
3. Split in the 1840’s over speed of emancipation and women’s rights
A. Escaping slavery
1. The Underground Railroad was a network of people that helped slaves escape
2. Conductors would hide fugitives in “stations”
B. Harriet Tubman
1. Escaped slavery in 18492. Helped more than 300
people escape3. Made 19 trips4. Called Moses by the
slaves
B. In the South they argued1. Slavery was essential to the economy2. African Americans would not be able to take care of themselves