The Abolitionist Movement in the United States The abolitionist Movement was a campaign throughout the United States to end slavery in the 1800’s. There were many reformers, most in northern states, that would dedicate their life’s work to the abolishment of this institution. The first anti-slavery activities occurred as far back as colonial days. The Quakers of Pennsylvania condemned slavery on moral grounds alone. Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry both spoke strongly against slavery …showed first 75 words of 739 total…

…showed last 75 words of 739 total…president under the Republican Party, the South’s back was to the wall. On April 4, 1861, the south succeeded from the Union and initiated the Civil War. In 1870, we adopted the 15th amendment, and slavery, in the United States, was abolished. Works Cited “Abolitionist.” World Book Encyclopedia, 1998 ed. CD-ROM. “Underground Railroad.” World Book Encyclopedia, 1998 ed. CD-ROM. “William Garrison.” World Book Encyclopedia, 1998 ed. CD-ROM. “Abolitionist.” Encarta, 1998 ed. CD-ROM. “Slavery.” Encarta, 1998 ed. CD-ROM. “William Garrison.” Encarta, 1998 ed. CD-ROM.